How many men will be required to plough 50 acres of land in 10 days if 15 men required 6 days to plough 10 acres of land?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e 45.
| Understanding/Application |
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14 men can plough 10 acres of land in 6 days. M1 = 14, D1= 6, W1 = 10 Let the number of men required to plough 50 acres of land in 10days be X. D2 = 10, W2 = 50 |
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(M1 × D1)/W1 = (X × D2)/W2 (14 × 6)/10 = (X × 10)/50 X = 45 |