SOLUTION: If it takes 3 people 4 hours to complete a task, how long will the same task take for 5 people?
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Question 739669: If it takes 3 people 4 hours to complete a task, how long will the same task take for 5 people?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3*4=12 man hours
5 people work for 12/5=2.4 hours also is 12 man hours
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