40 men can finish a piece of work in 26 days.How many men will be needed to finish it in 16 days?
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no. of men = 40 men. x mens
days. = 26 days 16 days
this is a case of inverse variation
thus,
40×26 =16x
40×26/ 16 = 65
thus 65 mens are required
days. = 26 days 16 days
this is a case of inverse variation
thus,
40×26 =16x
40×26/ 16 = 65
thus 65 mens are required
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40 men = 26 days (Given)
Find the number of men needed to complete the work in 1 day:
26 days = 40 men
1 day = 26 x 40
1 day = 1040 men
Find the number of men needed to complete the work in 16 days:
1 day = 1040 men
16 days = 1040 ÷ 16
16 days = 65 men
Answer: 65 men is needed to complete the work in 16 days
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