16 men can complete a work in 18 days. If 21 men work at the same rate, the work will be completed in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

16 men can complete a work in 18 days. If 21 men work at the same rate, the work will be completed in:
A. 23.71
B. 18.71
C. 28.71
D. 13.71
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Total work = 288 man-days. Time = 288/21 = 13.71 days.

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A can complete a work in 20 days and B can complete the same work in 25 days. If they work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 13.11
B. 11.11
C. 17.11
D. 15.11

Correct Answer: Option B


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A. 50.0
B. 57.5
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A. 24.38
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C. 21.88
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