Multiple choice

60 men can do a work in 17 days. After 6 days, 5 workers left the work. Since then how many days will it take to complete the work?

  1. 15

  2. 16

  3. 13

  4. 12
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Total work = 60 × 17 = 1020 man-days. Work done in first 6 days = 60 × 6 = 360. Remaining work = 1020 - 360 = 660. With 55 men: days needed = 660/55 = 12 days.

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