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24 Men can complete a piece of work in 15 days. In how many days will 18 men complete that work ?

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24 Men can complete a piece of work in 15 days. In how many days will 18 men complete that work ?
1). 16 days
2). 20 days
3). 22 days
4). 25 days


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24 men can complete the work in 15 days.
So, 1 man can complete the work in 15*24 = 360 days.

Hence, 18 men can complete the work in $\frac{360}{18}=20$ days

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24 men can complete the work in 15 days.
So, 1 man can complete the work in 15*24 = 360 days.

Hence, 18 men can complete the work in $\frac{360}{18}=20$ days




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