SOLUTION: It takes 6 men 4 days to build 3 houses. How many days do 10 men take to build 7 houses?

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Question 870028: It takes 6 men 4 days to build 3 houses.
How many days do 10 men take to build 7 houses?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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6*4=24 man days
24/3=8 man days per house
7*8=56 man days for 7 houses
56/10 =5.6 days for 10 men to build 7 houses