A contractor employed 30 men to do a piece of work 38 days. After 25 days, he employed 5 men more and the work was finished one day earlier. How many days he would have been behind, if he had not employed additional men?

A contractor employed 30 men to do a piece of work 38 days. After 25 days, he employed 5 men more and the work was finished one day earlier. How many days he would have been behind, if he had not employed additional men?

A 1

B 11/2

C 13/4

D 11/2

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A