Q2. The time taken to build a house is inversely proportional to the number of builders. If there are
6 builders, it takes 80 days to complete the house. How many builders must be employed to build
the house in just 16 days?
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6 - 1/80
x - 1/16
6 x 1/16 = 1/80x
3/8 = 1/80x
80 x 3/8 = x
30 = x
30 builders are required to build the house in 16 days
x - 1/16
6 x 1/16 = 1/80x
3/8 = 1/80x
80 x 3/8 = x
30 = x
30 builders are required to build the house in 16 days
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According to the question:-
80 days are required to complete a work for 6 builders
∴1 day is required to complete a work for = 6×80 builders
16 days are required to complete a work for = 6×80 ÷ 16= 30 builders
Ans:- 30 builders can complete the work with in 16 days.
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