X men can finish a piece of work in 30 days. If there were 6 men more, the work could be finished in 10 days less. The original number of men is: |
6 10 12 15 |
12 |
(Total work = No. of men × no. of days) ATQ, X × 30 = (X+6) × 20 X × 30 = (X × 20) + (6 × 20) 30X - 20X = 120 10X = 120 X = 12 |