Question

How many men will be required to plough 50 acres of land in 10 days if 15 men are required 6 days to plough 10 acres of land?

• A. 45
• B. 40
• C. 55
• D. 50

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 45

Solution: Given: 15 men required 6 days to plough 10 acres of land Formula Used: M­1D1/W1 = M­2D2/W2 Calculation: ⇒ M­1 = 15, D1 = 6, W1 = 10 ⇒ M­2 =? ,D2 = 10, W2= 50 ⇒ 15 × 6/10 = M2 × 10/50 ⇒ M2 = 45 ∴ The total men required is 45