Question

When 24 men work for only 3 days, 5/6th of work remains unfinished. How much work will remain unfinished if 27 men work for only 2 days?

A 7/8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 9/12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 9/10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 5/8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E 3/4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Work done by 24 men in 3 days = 24 × 3 =72 which is 1/6th of the total work So, total work = 6 x 72 = 432 Remaining work = 5/6 Work done by 27 men 2 days = 27 x 2 = 54 Required answer = (432 – 54)/432 = 7/8

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