Question

Twenty two men cann complete a piece of work in 17 days. They work for 2 days. How many more men should now be employed so as to complete the work in another 10 days?
A. 45
B. 60
C. 57
D. 80

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
(i) Apply `m_(1)d_(1)=m_(2)d_(2)`
(ii) Work done by 90 men in 15 days=Work done by (90+x) men in 10 days. ltBrgt i.e., `90xx15=(90+x)10`