A certain number of men can finish a piece of work in 100 days. If, there were 10 men less, it would take 10 days more for the work to be finished. How many men were there originally?  

A    75

B    82

C    100

D    110

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

 

men and the days needed are inversely proportional  x = men days = 100  x-10 = men days = 110  100x = 110(x-10) (inverse proportion)  solving for x  10x = 1100  x = 110

 

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