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6 men or 8 women can complete a piece of work in 24 days. In how many days can 6 men and 8 women working together complete the same work?

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  • A14
  • B16
  • C10
  • D12

Step-by-Step Solution

6 men do 1/24 per day and 8 women do 1/24 per day; together 1/24 + 1/24 = 1/12, so 12 days.
Answer: D) 12

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