Question

8 men can do a job in 12 days . how many men will be required to do the same job in 16 days?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

8 men =12days

x men =16 days

cross multiply

8(16)=x(12)

$x = \frac{8 \times 16}{12} = \frac{32}{3} \: days \: or \: {10} \frac{2}{3} days$