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 24 men complete a work in 12 days. In how many days can 18 men complete the same piece of work ?

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 24 men complete a work in 12 days. In how many days can 18 men complete the same piece of work ?

A). 16 days

B). 17 days

C). 18 days

D). 19 days


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16 days



Because, 24 men can complete 1 work in 12 days.
Therefore, 1 man can complete 1 work in 12 x 24 days
Therefore, 18 men can complete 1 work in12 x 24/18 = 16 days

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