18 men can complete a work in 9 days. After they have worked for 5 days, 6 more men join them. How many days will they take to complete the remaining work?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer is option 4 i.e. 3
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Since 18 men can complete a work in 9 days: Total work = 18 × 9 = 162 units |
Since 18 men have worked for 5 days: Remaining work = 162 – 18 × 5 = 72 units Number of men after 5 days = 18 + 6 = 24 Hence, Time in which remaining work will be completed = 72/24 = 3 days |