SOLUTION: X can do 3/4 of a work in 12 days, he ca finish the 1/2 work in:..........................?

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Question 815323: X can do 3/4 of a work in 12 days, he ca finish the 1/2 work in:..........................?
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Hi,

X can do 3/4 of a work in 12 days, he can finish the 1/2 work in "d" days.

%283%2F4%29%2F12+=+%281%2F2%29%2Fd    |Cross Multiplying to solve

    %283%2F4%29d+=+6

            d = 8 days