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Question 512991: PLS help me on this word problem.. 18 workers can finish a job in 5 days.how many workers do they need to finish a job in 3 days?:) Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Sorry, someone pointed out I made a mistake...
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18 workers can finish a job in 5 days.how many workers do they need to finish a job in 3 days?
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Applying ratios:
18/5 = x/3
cross multiplying
5x = 3*18
x = (3*18)/5
x = 10.8
or 11 workers are needed
