If 3 people can complete a task in 12 days, how many days will it take for 6 people to complete the same task working at the same rate?
Question and options
If 3 people can complete a task in 12 days, how many days will it take for 6 people to complete the same task working at the same rate?
- 3 days
- 6 days
- 9 days
- 4 days
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 6 days
Work = person-days. With 6 people it takes days.
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