A garrison of 3300 men has provisions for 32 days, when given at a rate of 850 grams per head. At the end of 7 days a reinforcement arrives and it was found that now the provisions will last 8 days less, when given at the rate of 825 grams per head. How, many more men can it feed?

• Total provisions at start
  = 3300 * 32*850 g
  Amount used in 7 days = 3300*7*850 g
  Amount left = 3300*25*850 g
  This will sustain 3300*25*850 / 17*825 people = 5000 people
  What is the strength of the reinforcement?
  = 5000 -3300
  = 1700
  
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• 3300*32*850=(3300+x)*(32-7-8)*825
  x=3100.
  
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