Question

16 labours can finish a work in 150 days working 10 hours a day. If the same work is to be finished in 120 days by working 8 hours a day, how many labours will be required?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Person-hours taken is 16*150*10=24000

8 hours * 120 days is 960 person-hours.

24000/960=25

Answer: 25 labourers required.

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Answer 2

Answer:

16 labours can finish a work in 150 days working 10 hours a day. If the same work is to be finished in 120 days by working 8 hours a day, 25 labours will be required.

Step-by-step explanation:

First condition: Person-hours taken =  $16 \times 150 \times 10=24000$

Second condition:  days is 960 person-hours.

24000/960=25

Answer: 25 labourers required.