Question

A certain number of men complete a piece of work in 60 days. If there were 8 men more, the work could be finished in 10 days less. How many men were originally there?

• A. 20 men
• B. 30 men
• C. 40 men
• D. 50 men

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 40 men

$X\times{60}=50(x+8)$

$X=\frac{(50\times{8})}{(60-50)}$

$=\frac{400}{10}=40 men$