Question

40 men can finish a piece of work in 26 days. How many men will be needed to finish it in 16 days ? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

24.615

Step-by-step explanation:

let the men bein 16 days be x.

40/26=x/16

40.16=26.x

640/26=x

x=24.615

Answer 2

Answer:

let the required men be x

so,more men less time

it is an indirect proportion

so xy=constant

=35×18=a×15

=630=15a

640÷15

42