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2 men and 12 women can finish a job in 4 days. 4 men and 6 women can do the same job in 5 days. Find the time taken by 1 man and 1 woman to complete the job.

Correct answer: C. 24 days

  • A. 30 days
  • B. 25 days
  • C. 24 days
  • D. 20 days

Explanation

Equalising the total work gives 4(2m + 12w) = 5(4m + 6w), so 8m + 48w = 20m + 30w and m = 3w/2. The job equals 4(2 × 3w/2 + 12w) = 60w units, while one man and one woman work at 3w/2 + w = 5w/2 units per day, so time = 60w ÷ 5w/2 = 24 days. The likely trap is 20 days, from failing to solve the man-to-woman efficiency ratio.

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