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36 men can complete a piece of work in 18 days. In how many days will 27 men complete the same work?

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12
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18
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22
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24
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Solution

The correct option is D 24
Let the required number of days be x. Then, less men, more days.
27 : 36 :: 18 : x
27×x=36×18
x=36×1827x=24

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