A labour contract camp had food for 160 men which was to last 240 days. After 14th  of the time 40 men left the camp. What is the total number of days that the food will now last?

Option 1 - <p><span lang="EN-IN">200 days</span></p>
Option 2 - <p>300 days</p>
Option 3 - <p><span lang="EN-IN">180 days</span></p>
Option 4 - <p>260 days</p>
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Detailed Solution:

It is given that 40 men left after 14th  of the time, that is, after 60 days. After 60 days, the camp had food for 160 men for 180 days.

This amount is to be consumed by 120 men since 40 men left in the camp.

Therefore, 160 * 180 = 120 * y or y = 240 days

But in the question, we have to find the total nu

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