SOLUTION: if 8 men or 12 women can complete a work in 25 days than 6 men and 11 women will complete the same work on?

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Question 898105: if 8 men or 12 women can complete a work in 25 days than 6 men and 11 women will complete the same work on?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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8*25=200
12*25=300
6/200+11/300=1/x
18/600+22/600=1/x
40/600=1/x
1/15=1/x
x=15 days for 6 men and 11 women