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12 men can do a work in 18 days. After they work for 6 days, 6 more men join them. In how many total days is the work completed?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A14
  • B12
  • C13
  • D15

Step-by-Step Solution

Total = man-days. First 6 days: 72 done, 144 left. With 18 men: 144/18 = 8 days. Total = 6 + 8 = 14.
Answer: A) 14

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