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    Seven men can complete a work in 12 days. They start the work and after 5 days, 3 men leave. In how many days will the remaining work be completed by
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    Seven men can complete a work in 12 days. They start the work and after 5 days, 3 men leave. In how many days will the remaining work be completed by the remaining men?

    A.

    1314\frac14​ 

    B.

    1214 \frac14​​

    C.

    14

    D.

    12

    Correct option is B

    ​Given:

    7 worker complete the work in 12 days

    After 5 days, 3 worker left

    Formula used:

    M1D1 = M2D2

    Solution:

    According to the formula,

    => 7 ×\times​ 12 = 7 ×\times5 + (7 - 3)D

    => 84 = 35 + 4D

    => 4D = 84 - 35 = 49

    => D = 494\frac{49} 4​ = 1214\frac14​​

    Thus, the correct answer is (b).

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