A man finishes a work in ten days. How many more days will it take him to accomplish the task at this rate?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 7 1/2
Answer:C
A man finishes a work in ten days. How many more days will it take him to accomplish the task at this rate?
A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 7 1/2
Explanation: Work completed = 5/8,1 - 5/8 = 3/8; balance work = 1 - 5/8 = 3/8; balance work = 1 - ⅝,Let x be the number of days necessary.5/8 : 3/8 = :: 10 : x 5/8 x x = 3/8 x x = 3/8 x x = 3/8 x 10 x 8/5,x equals 6.