SOLUTION: 3 men can do the job of 4 women. If 3 men can do a job in 8 days, in how many days can 5 men and 4 women do the same job?
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Question 828567: 3 men can do the job of 4 women. If 3 men can do a job in 8 days, in how many days can 5 men and 4 women do the same job? Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3 *8=24 man hours do do the job
3m=4w
5m+4w=8m
24/8=3 days
3 days for 5 men and 4 women to do the job
