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Quantitative Aptitude

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26 men can complete a piece of work in 17 days. How many more men must be hired to complete the work in 13 days?

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34

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8

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18

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6

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12

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Solution

The correct option is B
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Using man $x$ days = fixed $x$ = $26 \times 17 = 13 x \Rightarrow x = 34$

$∴$ Required men = $34 - 26 = 8$

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