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A garrison of 150 men is provided with a ration for 25 days. If they have to stay for a period of 5 days more, by what amount they should decrease their consumption?

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A garrison of 150 men is provided with a ration for 25 days. If they have to stay for a period of 5 days more, by what amount they should decrease their consumption?
1). 13%
2). 17%
3). 20%
4). 25%


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Original 1 day consumption of 150 soldiers = 150 units

New 1 day consumption of 150 soldiers = (150 × 25)/30 = 125 units

Percentage decrease in consumption = (25/150) × 100 = 16.67% ≈ 17% 

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