14. A contractor undertook to complete a piece of work in 120 days and employed 140 men upon it. At the end of 66 days only half of the work was done, so he put on 25 extra men. By much time did he exceed the specified time? (a) I (d) 4 (c) 3 (b) 2 of work
14. A contractor undertook to complete a piece of work in 120 days and employed 140 men upon it. At the end of 66 days only half of the work was done, so he put on 25 extra men. By much time did he exceed the specified time? (a) I (d) 4 (c) 3 (b) 2 of work
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14. A contractor undertook to complete a piece of work in 120 days and employed 140 men upon it. At
the end of 66 days only half of the work was done, so he put on 25 extra men. By much time did he
exceed the specified time?
(a) I
(d) 4
(c) 3
(b) 2
of work
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