SOLUTION: In 8 days a trench was dug by 12 men. How many days will the same trench be dug by 4 men?

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Question 846125: In 8 days a trench was dug by 12 men. How many days will the same trench be dug by 4 men?
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8*12=96 man days
96/4=24 days

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