16 men can complete a work in 12 days. 24 children can complete the same work in 18 days. 12 men and 8 children started working and after 8 days 3 more children joined them. How many days will they now take to complete the remaining work?
A. 2 days
B. 4 days
C. 6 days
D. 8 days
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Lets assume Men as "M" and children as "C" .So as per the Question
16M×12 = 24C×18
=> M/C=9/4
Total work= 16×9×12
Lets assume days required to complete remaining work = X days.
(12×9+8×4)×8+(12×9+11×4)×X=16×9×12
X=608//152 = 4 days.
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