SBI Junior Associate 2014 · Question 33 of 200

A work can be finished In 14 days by 36 workers. If the work were to be finished in 8 days, how many additional workers would be required ?

arithmetic

A29
B33
C23
D31
E27Correct

Answer: E. 27

Explanation

Using the formula, $$M_1 D_1 = M_2 D_2$$ => $$36 \times 14 = M_2 \times 8$$ => $$M_2 = \frac{36 \times 14}{8} = 63$$ $$\therefore$$ Additional workers = 63 - 36 = 27

Source: SBI Clerk 27 July 2014 Paper with Solutions — Cracku · reliable-secondary

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