Question

If 35 men can reap a field in 8 days, then in how many days can 20 men reap the same field?​

Answer 1

Given:-

• 35 men can reap a field in 8 days.

To find:-

• Days can 20 men reap the same field.

Solution:-

Let,

• the required days be x.

Since,

• the number of men decreased from 35 to 20, the more days is required to reap the field, therefore the number of men and days vary inversely.

According to the question,

→ 35/20 = x/8

→ x = 35 × 8/20

→ x = 280/20

→ x = 14 days

Hence,

• 20 men can reap the field in 14 days.