SOLUTION: Six people to can perform a task in 8 days. If we add 2 equally able people, how long would it take?

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Question 358410: Six people to can perform a task in 8 days. If we add 2 equally able people, how long would it take?
Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6 people ----------- 8 days
8 people ------------?
indirect variation
6/8*8
= 6 days
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