$12$ men can complete $\dfrac{1}{2}$ of a job in $8$ days. The number of men needed to complete the entire…

$12$ men can complete $\dfrac{1}{2}$ of a job in $8$ days. The number of men needed to complete the entire job in $16$ days is:
  1. $10$
  2. $12$
  3. $14$
  4. $16$

Solution

$12$ men do half a job in $8$ days, so the whole job in $16$ days. Hence $12$ men suffice.

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