SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 68

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 04 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q68

8 men working 9 hours a day complete a piece of work in 20 days. In how many days can 7 men working for 10 hours a day complete the same piece of work?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 204720{{4} \over 7}.

M1 × T1 × D1 = M2 × T2 × D2

⇒ 7 × 10 × D1 = 8 × 9 × 20

⇒ D1 = 1440/70 = 204720{{4} \over 7} days