114. Twenty women can do a work in sixteen days. Sixteen men can complete the same work in fifteen days. What is the ratio between the capacity of a man and a woman?

[A]. 3 : 4
[B]. 4 : 3
[C]. 5 : 3
[D]. Data inadequate
✅ The correct answer is option B.
(20 x 16) women can complete the work in 1 day.

1 woman’s 1 day’s work =
1
.

320

(16 x 15) men can complete the work in 1 day.

1 man’s 1 day’s work =
1

240

So, required ratio

=
1
:
1

240
320

=
1
:
1

3
4

= 4 : 3 (cross multiplied)

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