An officer was appointed on maximum daily wages on contract money of Rs. 4956. But on being absent for some days, he was paid Rs. 3894. For how many days was he absent?  Choose the correct answer:
A) 1  B) 2  C) 3  D) 4  E) 5
Explanation:   HCF (4956, 3894) = 354   Here 354 are the maximum daily wages.   The officer was appointed on contract money of Rs. 4956 = 354 × 14.   i.e., he was appointed for 14 days.   But he was paid Rs. 3894 = 354 × 11,   i.e., he was present for 11 days.   Hence he was absent for 3 days.   Answer: 3
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An officer was appointed on maximum daily wages on contract money of Rs. 4956. But on being absent for some days, he was paid Rs. 3894. For how many days was he absent?