SOLUTION: 15 persons can do the job in 6 days, how many extra persons are required if it would have to be done in 5 days?
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Question 353076: 15 persons can do the job in 6 days, how many extra persons are required if it would have to be done in 5 days?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = amount of extra persons
15/x = 6/5
Solve for x to find your answer.
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