12 men take 18 days to complete a job whereas 12 women in 18 days can complete 1/2 of the same job. How many days will 10 men and 8 women together take to complete the same job?
Answers:
A) 6 B) 13 1â„2 C) 15 3/7 D) Data inadequate E) None of these
12 M Ã— 18 = 12 W Ã— 18 Ã— 2/1   \ w = 1/2 M   10M + 8W = 10M + 8 Ã— 1/2M = 14 M   \14 men can complete the same work   in 12Ã—18/14=15 3/7days   Answer 15 3/7
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12 men take 18 days to complete a job whereas 12 women in 18 days can complete 1/2 of the same job. How many days will 10 men and 8 women together take to complete the same job?