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?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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