The time it takes to lay a sidewalk of a certain type varies directly as the length and inversely as the number of men working. If eight men take two days to lay 100 feet, how long will three men take to lay 150 feet?

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Solomon Wallace

28 September, 17:15

The time it takes to lay a sidewalk of a certain type varies directly as the length and inversely as the number of men working. If eight men take two days to lay 100 feet, how long will three men take to lay 150 feet?

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Linda Ferrell · Answer 1

Just assume it as

8 men - > 2 days - - 100 feet

8 men - > 1 day - - 50 feet

1 man - > 1 day 50/8 feet

3 men - > 1 day 3*50/8 feet

so by doing so you'll get your answer which is 8 days