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A contractor employs 100 men to build a hall in 50 days. After 30 days, 3/5 of it is done. How many more men does he need to finish on time?

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  • A20 more
  • B25 more
  • C50 more
  • DNone: the work is on schedule

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3000 man-days did , so the job is 5000. The last 2000 in 20 days needs exactly 100 men.
Answer: D) None: the work is on schedule

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