36 men can complete a piece of work in 18 days. In how many days will 27 men complete the same work? Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 26 B) 22 C) 12 D) 24 E) 20
Explanation:   Let the required number of days be x   More men, less days (indirect proportion)   Hence we can write as   (men) 36 : 27 :: x : 18   ⇒36×18=27 × x   ⇒12×18=9 × x   ⇒12×2=x   ⇒x=24   Answer: Option 24
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36 men can complete a piece of work in 18 days. In how many days will 27 men complete the same work?