man-days

Problem
A contractor estimates that he could finish a project in 15 days if he has 20 men. At the start, he hired 10 men then after 6 days, 10 more men are added. How many days was the project delayed?

A.   5 C.   6
B.   3 D.   4

 

Answer Key

Work-related Problems

Case 1: Workers have different rates

Work rate × Time to finish the job = 1 job done

Work rate = (1 job done) / (Time to finish the job)

Time of doing the job = (1 job done) / (Work rate)

 

For example
Albert can finish a job in A days
Bryan can finish the same job in B days
Carlo can undo the job in C days
 

Subscribe to RSS - man-days