SOLUTION: a piece of work can be done in 48 days by 40 men. after 15 days, 16 men were transferred. in how many days can the rest finish the work?

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Question 815298: a piece of work can be done in 48 days by 40 men. after 15 days, 16 men were transferred. in how many days can the rest finish the work?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
48*40=x
48*15=y
x-y=z
z/24=days needed to complete the work
finish the calculations