A piece of work was to be completed in 40 days, a number of men employed upon it did only half the work in 24 days, 16 more men were then set on and the work was completed in the specified time, how many men were employed at first ?

A piece of work was to be completed in 40 days, a number of men employ

1.	A piece of work was to be completed in 40 days, a number of men employed upon it did only half the work in 24 days, 16 more men were then set on and the work was completed in the specified time, how many men were employed at first ?
A.	16 men
B.	32 men
C.	24 men
D.	48 men
Answer» C. 24 men

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