Q:
A field can be reaped by 12 men or 18 women in 14 days. In how many days can 8 men and 16 women reap it?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: C) 9 days
Explanation: 12 men or 18 women can complete in 14 days
8 men and 16 women can complete in how many days
12men = 18 women (Comparing efficiencies)
1men = 18/12 = 1.5 women
8 men and 16 women = 12women + 16 women = 28 women
18 women completes in 14 days
1 woman completes in 14*18 days
28 women completes in (14*18)/28 days = 9 days
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