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4 men or 6 women can finish a job in 15 days. How long would 2 men and 3 women take together?

Class 8Workers, Days and HoursDirect and Inverse Proportions
  • A7 1/2 days
  • B30 days
  • C15 days
  • D12 days

Step-by-Step Solution

2 men = half of 4 men; 3 women = half of 6 women. Each half-team does half the rate, together a full team: 15 days.
Answer: C) 15 days

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