SOLUTION: If eight men can finish work on a piece of land for four hours, how long will it take twelve men to do the same work?

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Question 812346: If eight men can finish work on a piece of land for four hours, how long will it take twelve men to do the same work?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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8 times 4=32 man hours
32/12=8/3=2 2/3 hours for 12 men to finish the job.