SOLUTION: 3 labours earn 180/- in 12days. how much will 6 labours earn in 9 days solve this problem

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Question 503414: 3 labours earn 180/- in 12days. how much will 6 labours earn in 9 days solve this problem
Answer by ptaylor(2198) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 12 days, 3 laborers work 3*12=36 worker-days. If they are paid 180, then they get 180/36=5 per worker-day
In 9 days, 6 labours work 6*9=54 worker-days. Then they would earn 54*5=270
Hope this helps---ptaylor