SOLUTION: fifteen men can harvest a field in 26 days.In how many will 10 men harvest the same field?

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Question 1094967: fifteen men can harvest a field in 26 days.In how many will 10 men harvest the same field?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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r, rate for one man
x, unknown days men for ten men
15r%2A26=10r%2Ax

3%2A26=2x

x=3%2A13

x=39