Subject
Quantitative Aptitude
Topic
Unitary Method
A family had provision of food for 15 days. After 5 days 8 guests came and the provision lasted 6 days. How many are the members of the family ?
A family had provision of food for 15 days. After 5 days 8 guests came and the provision lasted 6 days. How many are the members of the family ?
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10খ)
12গ)
11ঘ)
13Explanation
Let, total men = x ATQ, 15x = 5x + (x+8)*6 => 15x - 11x = 48 => x = 12Related questions
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