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    Question

    A task can be done by ‘p’ men in 32 days. If the team

    had 8 more men, the work would finish in 24 days. Find the value of ‘p’.
    A 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 75 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 95 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Total work = 32p units

    So, 32p = (p + 8) × 24

    Or, 32p – 24p = 192

    Or, 8p = 192

    Therefore, p = 192 / 8 = 24

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