Question

    20 men can complete a piece of work in 40 days. ‘x’ men started the work and after 35 days 64 more men joined them so that whole work was finished in the desired time. Find the value of ‘x’

    A 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total work = 20 × 40 = 800 units According to question; 35 × x + 5 × (x + 64) = 800 Or, 35x + 5x + 320 = 800 Or, 40x = 480 Or, x = 12

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