11 men can complete a work in 27 days. If 15 men work at the same rate, in how many days will the work be completed? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

11 men can complete a work in 27 days. If 15 men work at the same rate, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 23.8
B. 19.8
C. 21.8
D. 25.8
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Total work = 11 × 27 = 297 man-days. Required days = 297/15 = 19.8 days.

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17 men can complete a work in 27 days. If 21 men work at the same rate, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 23.86
B. 21.86
C. 27.86
D. 25.86

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Total work = 17 × 27 = 459 man-days. Required days = 459/21 = 21.86 days.

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A and B together can do a piece of work in 9 days. If A does thrice the work of B in a given time, how many days will A alone take to complete the total work?
A. 16 days
B. 12 days
C. 18 days
D. 15 days

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ratio of efficiency of A : B = 3 : 1. Combined efficiency = 3 + 1 = 4. Total work = 9 * 4 = 36 units. Time taken by A alone = 36 / 3 = 12 days.

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23 men can complete a work in 30 days. If 28 men work at the same rate, the work will be completed in:
A. 29.64
B. 34.64
C. 24.64
D. 39.64

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Total work = 690 man-days. Time = 690/28 = 24.64 days.

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