Question

when two people can do a piece of work in 5 days how many people are needed to complete a piece of work in 10 days
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Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

2 people = 5 days

? = 10 days

2x2 people = 5x2 days (multiplying both by 2)

4 people = 10 days

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

LET THE PIECE OF WORK BE X

NO. OF PEOPLE PIECE OF WORK IN DAYS

2 5

X 10

HENCE THEY ARE IN DIRECT PROPORTION

2UPON X=5UPON10

20 =5X

X=20 UPON 5

X=4 ANS