SOLUTION: It takes 5 men to clean 6 houses in 3 days, how many men will it take to clean 8 houses in 2 days.

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Question 349706: It takes 5 men to clean 6 houses in 3 days, how many men will it take to clean 8 houses in 2 days.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the following equation for x and you will find the answer.


(5*3)/6 = 2x/8