Work done by 8 men is completed in 10 days. The same work can be completed in 12 days when done by 10 women. How many days will it take to complete when 4 men and 4 women are employed to perform the same job?

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  2. 6
  3. 10
  4. 8

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Option 1 : 12
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Given : 

Work done by 8 men is completed in 10 days.

Same work can be completed in 12 days when done by 10 women.

Formula Used : 

M1H1D1/W1 = M2H2D2/W2

Calculation : 

⇒ 8M × 10 = 10W × 12

⇒ 80M = 120W

⇒ M/W = 120/80 = 3/2

Total Work = 8 × 3 × 10 = 240

Now, 240 = (4M + 4W) × time

⇒ time = 240/(4 × 3 + 4 × 2)

⇒ time = 240/20 = 12 days

∴ The correct answer is 12 days.

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