4 persons work for 16 days to complete a work. How many persons will it take to complete the work in 6 days?
Question and options
4 persons work for 16 days to complete a work. How many persons will it take to complete the work in 6 days?
- 11.67
- 10.67
- 9.67
- 7.76
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 10.67
Total work = 4 x 16 = 64 person-days. To finish in 6 days you need 64 / 6 = 10.67 persons.
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