10 men can do a work in 25 days. After 12 days of work, 3 more men were engaged to finish the work. The number of days required to complete the remaining work is:
This questions was previously asked in
Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023
Explanation:
- Total Work Calculation:
- 10 men can complete the entire work in 25 days.
- Total work = 10 men × 25 days = 250 man-days.
- Work Done in First 12 Days:
- In 12 days, 10 men complete 10 × 12 = 120 man-days of work.
- Remaining work = 250 - 120 = 130 man-days.
- Additional Workers:
- 3 more men join, making it a total of 13 men.
- Time to Finish Remaining Work:
- The remaining 130 man-days of work is now being handled by 13 men.
- Days required = 130 man-days ÷ 13 men = 10 days.
- ?? Correct Answer: Option:1 - 10
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By: Parvesh Mehta