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      Question

      A contractor is hired to complete a road in 40 days and

      initially employs 40 workers. After 24 days, he realizes that only one-third of the work has been completed. How many additional workers must he hire to finish the remaining work 4 days ahead of schedule?
      A 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 75 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 90 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 120 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution


      Let the number of extra men be β€˜m’.

      (40 Γ— 24)/(1/3) = [(40 + m) Γ— 12]/(2/3)

      m = 120

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