SOLUTION: 2 men take 12 days to build a bridge, how many days does it take for 1 man?

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Question 942236: 2 men take 12 days to build a bridge, how many days does it take for 1 man?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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2 men x 12 days=24 man days
24 man days/1 man=24 days It takes one man 24 days to build the bridge