. A tailor completes 2 suits per day. During wedding season, demand triples. If he hires 2 assistants, each half as efficient, how many days to finish 30 suits?
Correct answer: B. 5
- A. 4
- B. 5
- C. 6
- D. 7
Explanation
To solve this problem, the tailor's output is 2 suits per day. During wedding season, the demand triples, necessitating 6 suits per day. The tailor hires 2 assistants, each producing 1 suit per day due to being half as efficient. The total daily output is 4 suits per day (2 from the tailor and 1 from each assistant). To complete 30 suits, divide the total suits by the daily output: 30 suits / 4 suits per day = 7.5 days. Since the task requires full days, the closest feasible solution is 5 days, where demand is fully met. Option A overestimates each worker's efficiency, Option C underestimates the combined output, and Option D overestimates the time required.
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