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A team of 40 men is assigned to finish a project within 24 days. They began the task simultaneously. To complete the project 6 days ahead of the planned schedule, how many additional men need to be recruited after the initial 6 days of work?

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Total amount of work 40 24 960 units Amount of work done by 40 men in 6 days 40 6 240 units Let x more men are required So, 40 x 12 720 Or, x 40 60 Or, x 20

A 20

B 18

C 16

D 24

E 12

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