4 men can check exam papers in 8 days working 5 hours regularly. What is the total hours when 2 men will check the double of the papers in 20 days ?

A. 8 hours

B. 9 hours

C. 7 hours

D. 11 hours

Answer : A. 8 hours

Explanation:

    • Let a man can do 1 unit of work in 1 hour.
    • Total units of work = 4 * 8 * 5 = 160 units.
    • Now work = 2 * 160 = 320 units
    • Now 2 men work for 20 days. Let in x hours they have to work per day.
    • Now total work = 2 * x * 20 = 40x
    • 40x = 320
    • So x = 320/40
      • =

    8 hours

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