SOLUTION: if it takes 6 roofers 2 days to put on a new roof, how long would it take 4 roofers to do the same job, assuming they each work at the same rate?
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Question 848965: if it takes 6 roofers 2 days to put on a new roof, how long would it take 4 roofers to do the same job, assuming they each work at the same rate?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6*2=12 man days
12 mandays/4 men=3 days for 4 roofers
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