10 men can survive for 24 days on 15 cans of food. How many total cans are needed for 8 men to survive 36 days ?

10 men can survive for 24 days on 15 cans of food. How many total cans are needed for 8 men to survive 36 days ?

A 15

B 16

C 17

D 18

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

Help: \(\frac{{15 \times 8 \times 36}}{{24 \times 10}}\) = 18