SOLUTION: 10 people finish a job in 16 hours, how many hours would it take for 8 people to finish the same job, working at the same pace

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Question 831680: 10 people finish a job in 16 hours, how many hours would it take for 8 people to finish the same job, working at the same pace
Found 2 solutions by hovuquocan1997, edjones:
Answer by hovuquocan1997(83) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10%2A16 = 160 man-hour for 10 people
Now you only have 8 people, to find the time
160%2F8 = 20
TA-DAH
You need 20 hours for 8 people to finish the job :D

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10*16=160 people hrs.
160/8=20 hrs for 8 people to finish the same job, working at the same pace.
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Ed