Question

a certain number of men can do a work in 60 days. if 8 men left it could be done in 10 days less. find the no. of men ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Time taken to do work by:

X men = 60 days

X+8 men =50 days

Ratio:

Time=6:5

Hence; Ratio of men =5:6

6(rational part)= 50 days

rational part= 48÷6=8

5(rational part)= 8×5=40

Hence; there were 40 men there at the first place.

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