Question

    If 6 women can complete a work in 3 days, and 9 girls

    can complete the same work in 2 days, then find the time taken to complete the same work by 8 women and 6 girls?
    A 3 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 9/7 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 4 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 6 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Given: 6 women can complete a work in 3 days. 9 girls can complete the same work in 2 days. Calculation: = 6W × 3 = 9G × 2 = W : G = 1 : 1 = Total work = 6W × 3 = 6 × 3 = 18 = Time taken to complete the same work by 8 women and 6 girls, = 18/(8W + 6G) = 18/(8 + 6) = 18/14 = 9/7

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