SOLUTION: 18. It takes 40 men eight days to earn Rs. 2000.How many men will earn Rs.200 in two days?

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Question 1055643: 18. It takes 40 men eight days to earn Rs. 2000.How many men will earn Rs.200 in two days?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Number of workers*Rate*Time=Total Earning
N%2AR%2At=E
R=E%2F%28tN%29
Since the rate is constant,
2000%2F%288%2A40%29=200%2F%282%2AN%29
2000%2F320=100%2FN
2000N=32000
N=16