SOLUTION: A job is expected to take 8 days if 6 person are employed. How long would it <s>continue</s> take <s>of</s> if 2 persons are engaged?

Question 980494: A job is expected to take 8 days if 6 person are employed.
How long would it ~~continue~~ take of if 2 persons are engaged?

Found 2 solutions by macston, josgarithmetic:
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6 people x 8 days=48 person-days
48 person-days/2 people=24 days
ANSWER: The job will take two people twenty four days.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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