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If 10 men can do a piece of work in 18 days, in how many days can 12 men do it?

A $12 days$
B $15 days$
C $10 days$
D $16 days$

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Using the work-equivalence formula: M_{1} \times D_{1} = M_{2} \times D_{2} Where: M_{1} = 10 men, D_{1} = 18 days M_{2} = 12 men, D_{2} = number of days required Substituting the values: 10 \times 18 = 12 \times D_{2} 180 = 12 \times D_{2} D_{2} = \frac{180}{12} = 15 days

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If 10 men can do a piece of work in 18 days, in how many days can 12 men do it?

A

12 days

B

15 days

C

10 days

D

16 days

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