Question

If 40 men can finish a piece of work in 26 days, how many men will be required to finish it in 20 days?

Options

• 52

• 31

• 13

• 65

Answer 1

52
Number of men required to finish the work in 26 days = 40

Number of men required to finish it in 1 day = 40 × 26 = 1040 men (More men means less days)

Number of men required to finish it in 20 days = `1040/20` = 52.