Question

8. 6 men, working 8 hours a day, earn â‚ą 8400 per week. what will be the earning per week of 9 men who work for 6 hours a day?

Answer 1

Let 6 men (M1) working 8 hours (D1) earn $8400 (W1).

∴ 9 men (M2) working six hours (D2) earns:

M1 × D1/W1 = M2 × D2/W2

W2 = 8400 × 9 × 6/6 × 8      = 9450

Hence,

9 men working 6 hours will Earn = W2 = $9450