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Five men and nine women can do a piece of work in 10 days. Six men and twelve women can do the same work in 8 days. In how many days can three men and three women do the work ?5
Q: Five men and nine women can do a piece of work in 10 days. Six men and twelve women can do the same work in 8 days. In how many days can three men and three women do the work ?
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Answer : 2. "20 days"
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Answer: B) 20 days Explanation: (5m + 9w)10 = (6m + 12w)8 => 50m + 90w = 48w + 96 w => 1m = 3w 5m + 9w = 5m + 3m = 8m 8 men can do the work in 10 days. 3m +3w = 3m + 1w = 4m So, 4 men can do the work in (10 x 8)/4 = 20 days.