Book Maths Puzzle

in a camp, food was was sufficient for 2000 people for 54 days. After 15 days, more people came and the food last only for 20 more days. How many people came?

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1900 people
2000*54=(2000*15)+(x*20)
so x=3900
more people=3900-2000
=1900
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