The company had to send food of ‘X’ units for garrison of 250 soldiers expected to stay at a fort for 15 days. If the total number of soldiers turned out to be 350, the company should exceed the supplies by what value?
1). 0.2X
2). 0.4X
3). 1.2X
4). 1.4X
Food needed for 250 soldiers for 15 days = 250 × 15 units
X = 250 × 15
Food needed for 350 soldiers for 15 days = 350 × 15 units
350 × 15 = 1.4 X
Increase in food supplies = 1.4X - X = 0.4X