21 men can complete a work in 29 days. If 29 men work at the same rate, how many days are required? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

21 men can complete a work in 29 days. If 29 men work at the same rate, how many days are required?
A. 28.5
B. 23.5
C. 21.0
D. 26.0
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Total work = 609 man-days. Days = 21.0.

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A can complete a work in 11 days and B in 22 days. After working together for 5 days, what percentage of work remains?
A. 39.32
B. 31.82
C. 34.32
D. 36.82

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Remaining work = (1 - 5*(1/11+1/22))×100 = 31.82%.

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A and B can do a piece of work in 12 days, B and C in 15 days, and C and A in 20 days. In how many days will A, B, and C finish it working together?
A. 5 days
B. 12 days
C. 8 days
D. 10 days

Correct Answer: Option D


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2(A + B + C)'s 1-day work = 1/12 + 1/15 + 1/20 = 12/60 = 1/5. Therefore, (A + B + C)'s 1-day work = 1/10. Working together, they finish in 10 days.

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A can do a work in 24 days and B in 32 days. If they work together and get Rs. 5600 for the work, what is B's share?
A. Rs. 2800
B. Rs. 3200
C. Rs. 3000
D. Rs. 2400

Correct Answer: Option D


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Ratio of time taken by A : B = 24 : 32 = 3 : 4. Ratio of efficiency of A : B = 4 : 3. Total ratio parts = 4 + 3 = 7. B's share = (3 / 7) * 5600 = 3 * 800 = Rs. 2400.

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