Question

42 men can dig a well in 14 days . how many days will 7 men take to dig the same well ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

this question is done by inverse proportion

x1 × x2=y1 × y2

42×14=7×y2

588=7y2

y2=588÷7

y2=84

so 7 men dig the well in 84 days

Answer 2

Answer:

84 days

Step-by-step explanation:

ratio of men =42:7=6:1

ratio of time=1:6

let 7 men can finish same well in

14:x=1:6

x=84 days