SOLUTION: If it takes 5 men 20 hours to brick a house, How long will it take 2 men to do the job if they work at the same rate ?

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Question 871819:
If it takes 5 men 20 hours to brick a house, How long will it take 2 men to do the job if they work at the same rate ?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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N%5B1%5D+%2A+T%5B1%5D+%2A+W%5B2%5D+=N%5B2%5D%2AT%5B2%5D%2AW%5B1%5D
5*20 = 2x
100/2 = 50hr