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Question 736958: How long will it take 4 workers to complete a task, given that it takes 6 days for 6 workers to complete the same task?
Answer by Simnepi(216) About Me  (Show Source):
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6 days for 6 workers means the job takes 36 (6X6) 'man-days' to complete.
so 4 people would need 9 days to complete the same job because 36 = 4 times 9.