SOLUTION: 8 men build a fence in 6 days. How much time will it take 12 men to build the same fence?

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Question 563628: 8 men build a fence in 6 days. How much time will it take 12 men to build the same fence?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8 men build a fence in 6 days. How much time will it take 12 men to build the same fence?
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The job takes 48 man-days (8 men * 6 days)
48 man-days/12 men = 4 days

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