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    Question

    A contractor assigns 60% of his workers to a project.

    However, due to budget cuts, he reduces the workforce by 25%. If the initial workforce was 160 workers, what fraction of the workers are now working on the project?
    A 7/20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 9/20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 11/25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12/25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Original workforce = 160 Working (only 60%) = 60% of 160 = 96 Further it was reduced by 25% Currently working = 75% of 96 = 72 Required answer = 72/160 = 9/20

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