Multiple choice

A woman can do only half of the work that a man can do. 10 men can finish a piece of work in 12 days, working 8 hours per day.Quantity ANumber of days required for 5 men and 5 women to do the same work, working 10 hours a day.Quantity B13

  1. Quantity A is greater.

  2. Quantity B is greater.

  3. The two quantities are equal.

  4. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

If one man completes one unit of work, one woman completes half a unit. Thus, 5 men and 5 women equal 7.5 men. The required time is (10 x 12 x 8) / (7.5 x 10) = 12.8 days, which is less than 13 days.

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