A garrison of 2000 men has provisions for 40 days. At the end of 20 days, a reinforcement arrives, and it is now found that the provisions will last only for 10 days more. What is the reinforcement?	Choose one
A) 1888  B) 2766  C) 2999  D) 2000  E) 1712

Rationale: 2000 - - - - 40 2000 - - - - 20 x - - - - - 10 x * 10 = 2000 * 20 x = 4000 2000 - - - - - - - 2000 answer : d
Answer: D