document.write( "Question 533989: If 5 workers take one hour to dig a ditch, how long will it take 12 workers to dig the same type of ditch (how many minutes)? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #351218 by josmiceli(19441)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5 workers take 60 minutes \n" ); document.write( "1 worker will take 5 times as long, or 300 minutes \n" ); document.write( "It will take 12 workers 1/12 of that time, or \n" ); document.write( "300/12 = 25 minutes \n" ); document.write( " |