SOLUTION: A farmer employs 12 men to pick apples. It takes them three days. How long will it take 8 men?
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Question 831829: A farmer employs 12 men to pick apples. It takes them three days. How long will it take 8 men?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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rate:
r = 1/12*3 job/man*day
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assuming the same rate, how long will it take 8 men:
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1/12*3 = 1/8d
8d = 12*3
d = 12*3/8
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answer:
d = 4.5 days
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