6 men and 10 boys, as well as 2 men and 20 boys can finish the same work in 12 days. In how many days will 10 boys finish the same work?
As we know,Â
Total work = Efficiency $$\times\ $$ time taken
According to question,Â
(6 men + 10 boys)Â $$\times\ $$12 = (2 men + 20 boys)Â $$\times\ $$12
6m - 2m = 20b - 10b
4m = 10b
$$\frac{m}{b}=\frac{5}{2}$$
Efficiency of men = 5, Efficiency of boys = 2
Total work =Â $$\left(6\times5\ +\ 10\times2\right)\times\ 12=600\ units$$
Time taken =Â $$\frac{\left(Total\ work\right)}{Efficiency\times\ number\ of\ boys}$$
$$\frac{600}{2\times10}=30\ days$$
Hence, Option D is correct.Â
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