20 men take 30 days to complete a piece of work. How many men are required to complete the work in 10 days?
Question and options
20 men take 30 days to complete a piece of work. How many men are required to complete the work in 10 days?
- 45
- 55
- 60
- 65
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 60
Work = 20 x 30 = 600 man-days. To finish in 10 days you need 600 / 10 = 60 men.
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