Question

12 men can dig a well in 8 days. How many men can dig it in 6 days ?

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Answer 1

Answer:

16 men

Step-by-step explanation:

In 8 days a well can be dig by =12 men.

In 1 day a well can be dig by = 12×8 men.

In 6 days a well can be dig by=(12×8)/6 = 16 men.

Answer 2

Answer:

et the no. of men can dig a well in 6 days be x

as it is a case of inverse variation

no. of men is 12

no. of men is 8

12×8=6×x

96=6x

x=96/6

x=16

so the no. of men required to dig a well in 6 days is 16