Question 72

‘x’ number of men can finish a piece of work in 30 days. If there were 6 men more, the work could be finished in 10 days less. The original number of men is

Solution

Using : $$M_1 D_1 = M_2 D_2$$

$$x$$ men can do a piece of work in 30 days

=> $$M_1 = x , D_1 = 30$$

Also, $$M_2 = (x + 6) , D_2 = 30 - 10 = 20$$

$$\therefore x \times 30 = (x + 6) \times 20$$

=> $$30x = 20x + 120$$

=> $$30x - 20x = 10x = 120$$

=> $$x = \frac{120}{10} = 12$$

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