SOLUTION: a contractor decides that he can build a barn in 8 weeks using 5 men. if he employs 3 more men how long would the job take? assume that all men work at the same pace. math question

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Question 905931: a contractor decides that he can build a barn in 8 weeks using 5 men. if he employs 3 more men how long would the job take? assume that all men work at the same pace. math question answer needed
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, ewatrrr:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8%2A5=40 man-weeks of effort needed.
T=40%2F%285%2B3%29=40%2F8=5 weeks
It would take 8 men a total of 5 weeks.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):