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13 men can complete a work in 7 days. After 3 days, 4 more men joined them. How many days will they now take to complete the remaining work?

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SSC Selection Post 2023 Graduation Level Question Paper (30 Jun, 2023) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is
\(3 \frac{1}{17}\) days

The correct answer is 3 \frac{1}{17} days.

Phase 2: Calculate remaining work. Phase 3: Determine the new group size. Phase 4: Calculate the time needed by the new group for the remaining work. This structured approach helps in breaking down complex work and time problems into manageable steps, ensuring accurate calculation of time taken to complete a specific amount of work by a varying number of people.

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