SOLUTION: I do not understand how to come up with the answer or an equation to help me get the answer for this problem. The word problem reads: If 14 workers can complete a job in 2 days,

Question 473368: I do not understand how to come up with the answer or an equation to help me get the answer for this problem. The word problem reads:
If 14 workers can complete a job in 2 days, how long will it take 4 workers to complete the same job? And assume that all workers work at the same rate.
I have tried to divided it multiply it and subtract but nothing makes sense to me. Please help!!!!!
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If 14 workers can complete a job in 2 days, how long will it take 4 workers to complete the same job? And assume that all workers work at the same rate.
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# of Men and # of days are inversely related
d = k/m
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Solve for "k" using "14 workers can complete a job in 2 days"
2 = k/14
k = 28
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Then the equation relating men and days is
days = 28/men
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Problem: How long will it take 4 workers to complete the same job? And assume that all workers work at the same rate.
d = 28/4
# of days = 7
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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