Question

8 men can do the work in 80 days, if 12 men are used they will do it in 70 days

Answer 1

Hey....!!! here is ur answer...

Given that... 8 men can do the work in 80 days

then 12 men can do the work in ....... days
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Here, work is the same in both condition

let the 12 men can do the work in "x" days

According to the question.....

8 men × 80 days = 12 men × x days

=> x days = (8 × 80)/12

=> x days = 160/3

=> x = "53.3 days" or " 53 days 8 hours"

I hope it will be helpful for you....!!

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Answer 2

8 men * 80 days = 12 men * x days

x days = (8 * 80)/ 12

x days = 160/3

x =  53 days 8 hours

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