SOLUTION: It takes 6 people to build a house in 8 days, how many people does it take to build a house in one day?

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Question 410460: It takes 6 people to build a house in 8 days, how many people does it take to build a house in one day?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi
Question states***
6 people build a house in 8 days:
that is 1/8 built per day and (1/8) /6 = 1/48 built per person per day
how many people does it take to build a house in one day? 48 people.