CDS 2022 · PYQ · Algebra · medium
8 men or 12 women can do a piece of work in 24 days. In how many days can the work be done by 8 men and 12 women?
Answer
The correct answer is C: 12 days. 8 men complete in 24 days, so do 1/24 per day. 12 women complete in 24 days, doing 1/24 per day.
- A.Cannot be determined due to insufficient data
- B.24 days
- C.12 days✓ Correct
- D.18 days
8 men complete in 24 days, so do 1/24 per day. 12 women complete in 24 days, doing 1/24 per day. Together 2/24 = 1/12, so 12 days.
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