SOLUTION: a job is expected to take 8 days if 6 persons are employed. how long would it continue if 2 more persons are engaged.

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Question 981524: a job is expected to take 8 days if 6 persons are employed. how long would it continue if 2 more persons are engaged.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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6r%2A8=%286%2B2%29r%2At=1, two equations.