Directions : Read the following information carefully and answer the…
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Directions : Read the following information carefully and answer the questions.
x women can complete a piece of work in 2y days. 1.5x men can complete the same work in y days while 2x children can complete the same work in 3y days. 8 women, 8 children and 8 men together can complete same work in 22½ days. 9 men can complete the same work in (y + 20) days.
When 8 women, 8 children and 8 men work together and completed the work, then what percentage of total work is completed by children.
- A.
16%
- B.
10%
- C.
15%
- D.
8.33%
- E.
12.5%
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: E
In the combined team of 8 women, 8 men and 8 children, the children's work-rate share is (8 child rates) divided by the total rate, which equals 12.5%.