document.write( "Question 1079215: 5 men are hired to complete a job. If one more man is hired, the job can be completed 8 days earlier. Assuming that all the men work at the same rate, how many more men should be hired so that the job can be completed 28 days earlier? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #693546 by josgarithmetic(39620)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The one-man rate: 1 job in 240 days \n" ); document.write( "Expected time for the job with 5 men: 48 days\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Number of ADDITIONAL men to do the job 28 days early: 7 men \n" ); document.write( " |