Multiple choice

The following question has some statements. Study the question and the statements and decide which of the statement(s) is/are necessary to answer the question. In how many days 14 men can complete a piece of work? Statement 1: If 18 women can complete the same piece of work in 24 days. Statement 2: If 28 children can complete the same piece of work in 56 days.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 or 2

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Neither statement provides information about men's work rate or any conversion between men, women, and children. Without knowing how men's work compares to women or children, or any relationship between these groups, we cannot determine how long 14 men would take.

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