19 men can complete a work in 29 days. If 23 men work at the same rate, in how many days will the work be completed? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

19 men can complete a work in 29 days. If 23 men work at the same rate, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 27.96
B. 29.96
C. 23.96
D. 25.96
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Total work = 19 × 29 = 551 man-days. Required days = 551/23 = 23.96 days.

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23 men can complete a work in 26 days. If 31 men work at the same rate, how many days are required?
A. 21.79
B. 19.29
C. 24.29
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Correct Answer: Option B


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A. 16 days
B. 24 days
C. 12 days
D. 10 days

Correct Answer: Option C


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A is twice as efficient as B. If they complete a piece of work together in 14 days, how many days will A alone take to finish it?
A. 35 days
B. 42 days
C. 21 days
D. 28 days

Correct Answer: Option C


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