A group of 10 soldiers set off with enough food to last 7 days. After 4 soldiers deserted,

A group of 10 soldiers set off with enough food to last 7 days. After 4 soldiers deserted, how many more days will the food last for the remaining soldiers?

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sharon kalunda answered the question on August 20, 2019 at 08:52

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