Question

15 men can make a toy in 20 days. How much time will 8 men take to make it?

A. 37 

B. 37.5 

C. 37.4 

D. 37.6   

1. A 
2. B 
3. C 
4. D 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : B 

Given:

M₁ = 15 , D₁ = 20 days

M₂ = 8 , 

Concept used:

M1 × D₁ = M1 × D1 

Calculation:

Let the 8 men will take time x days.

M1 × D1 = M1 × D1 

⇒ 15 × 20 = 8 × x

⇒ 300 = 8 × x

⇒ x = 37.5

∴ 8 men will take 37.5 days.