Question

12 men can complete a piece of work in 4 days, while 15 women can complete the same work in 4 days. 6 men start working on the job and after working for 2 days, all of them stopped working. how many women should be put on the job to complete the remaining work if it is to be completed in 3 days.

Answer 1

It is case of inverse variation as the no. Of women increase no. of days decrease.

15×4=3x

60=3x

X=60÷3=20