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Q · Time and WorkMedium · 45s
36 men take 18 days to complete a piece of work. They worked for a period of 8 days. After that, they were joined by 4 more men. How many more days will be taken by them to complete the remaining work?
TopicTime and Work
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option A — 7 days