SOLUTION: Eight men take 15 hours to plant in a certain field, how long would 6 men take to do in the same field if all work at the same time?

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Question 1074291: Eight men take 15 hours to plant in a certain field, how long would 6 men take to do in the same field if all work at the same time?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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8*15 = 6*x.


x = %288%2A15%29%2F6 = 20 hours.

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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):