36 men can complete a piece of work in 18 days. In how many days will 27 men complete the same work? Select:  A) 12  B) 18  C) 22  D) 24  E) none of these
Let the required number of days be x.   Less men, More days (Indirect Proportion)   27 : 36 :: 18 : x 27 * x = 36 * 18   x =	(36 * 18)/27= 
<gadget id="calculator">(36 * 18)/27</gadget>
<output>24</output>
24.   Answer is 24.
<result>D</result>
36 men can complete a piece of work in 18 days. In how many days will 27 men complete the same work?