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20 men do 60% of a job in 12 days. How many more men are needed to finish the rest in 4 days?

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  • A20 more
  • B40 more
  • C10 more
  • D30 more

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240 man-days = 60%, so the job is 400. Left 160 in 4 days: 40 men, i.e. 20 more.
Answer: A) 20 more

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