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Question 798942: A piece of work can be done by 40 days by 25 men. After 16 days, 13 men are transferred. In how many days can the remaining men finish the work? Answer by Finavon(81) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! N days remaining
work=40*25 = (16*25) + (12*N)
1000 = 400 + 12N
Work takes 50 further days
Check: (16*25) + (12*50) = 400 + 600 = 1000
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