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A contractor estimated that 5 men would require 14 days to repair a house. How long will it take for 7 men to repair the same house?


A

19.6 days

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10 days

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15 days

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12 days

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Solution

The correct option is B

10 days


If the number of workers is increased, it would take less number of days to finish off the same task.

y : 14 : : 5 : 7

Hence it would take 10 days to repair the house.


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