In the recent "Asian War" in the South China Sea, the allied forces captured 6,400 of China's Soldiers and with provisions on hand it will last for 216 meals while feeding 3 meals a day. The provision lasted 9 more days because of daily deaths. At an average, how many died per day? 15 16 17 18
In the recent "Asian War" in the South China Sea, the allied forces captured 6,400 of China's Soldiers and with provisions on hand it will last for 216 meals while feeding 3 meals a day. The provision lasted 9 more days because of daily deaths. At an average, how many died per day? 15 16 17 18
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![In the recent "Asian War" in the South China Sea, the allied forces captured 6,400 of China's
Soldiers and with provisions on hand it will last for 216 meals while feeding 3 meals a day. The
provision lasted 9 more days because of daily deaths. At an average, how many died per day?
15
16
17
18](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F2664943a-cd10-4c0a-b358-f1813959a111%2Fb00dd951-5176-4f42-b090-288b0868db1d%2Fdtdftr_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:In the recent "Asian War" in the South China Sea, the allied forces captured 6,400 of China's
Soldiers and with provisions on hand it will last for 216 meals while feeding 3 meals a day. The
provision lasted 9 more days because of daily deaths. At an average, how many died per day?
15
16
17
18
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