SOLUTION: If 24 men require 30 days to perform a certain amount of work, how long will 6 men require for the same work?

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Question 822541: If 24 men require 30 days to perform a certain amount of work, how long will 6 men require for the same work?

Found 2 solutions by TimothyLamb, richwmiller:
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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r = jobs/(worker*time)
r = j/wt
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r = j/wt = 1/(24*30)
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r = 1/6t = 1/(24*30)
1/6t = 1/(24*30)
1/6 = t/(24*30)
t = (24*30)(1/6)
t = 120
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answer:
6 men require 120 days to complete the job
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Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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24*30=720
720/6=120 days