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8 men can complete a work in 45 days. 8 women can complete the same work in 18 days. In how many days will 5 men and 8 women together complete the sam
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8 men can complete a work in 45 days. 8 women can complete the same work in 18 days. In how many days will 5 men and 8 women together complete the same work?

A.

B.

C.

D.


Correct option is C

Given:
​8 men can complete the work in 45 days.
8 women can complete the work in 18 days.
We need to find how many days it will take for 5 men and 8 women to complete the work together.
Formula Used:
Work done = Efficiency × time taken

Solution:

8 men × 45 = 8 women × 18
Therefore, m/w = 2/5
Efficiency of m : w = 2 : 5
Total work = 8 × 2 × 45
Required days:

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