alleryIf 200 men can construct a building in 1024 days, how many men are needed to construct the same building in 256 days?
A650
B800
C1400
D1200
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 800
1. Men and days are inversely proportional: men × days = constant.
2. Required men = (200 × 1024) / 256.
3. = 204800 / 256 = 800.
_Source: RRB Group D CEN-02/2018 PYQ, Q.79._
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