SOLUTION: 2 men and 3 women can do a piece of work in 16 days .In how days can 4 men and 6 women do the same work ?

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Question 849450: 2 men and 3 women can do a piece of work in 16 days .In how days can 4 men and 6 women do the same work ?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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16*2=32 man days
16*3=48 woman days
32/4=8 days
48/6=8 days
They can complete the job in 8 days