Twenty women together can complete a piece of work in 16 days, 16 men together can complete the same work in 15 days. The ratio of the working capacity of a man to that of a women is = ?
A. 3 : 4
B. 4 : 3
C. 5 : 3
D. 4 : 5
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
$$\eqalign{ & {\text{20 w}} \times {\text{16}} = {\text{16 m}} \times {\text{15}} \cr & {\text{20 w}} = {\text{15 m}} \cr & {\text{4 w}} = {\text{3 m}} \cr & \frac{{\text{m}}}{{\text{w}}} = \frac{4}{3} \cr & \therefore {\text{Man}}:{\text{Women}} \cr & \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,4:3 \cr} $$Related Questions on Time and Work
A. 18 days
B. 24 days
C. 30 days
D. 40 days
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