Question

It takes 15 electricians 24 days to wire a new housing subdivision. How many days would 18 electricians take to do the same job, assuming all electricians work at the same pace?

Answer 1

So to set up this equation, you have to do
Time1*Workers1=Time2*Workers2
In this case, Time1=24 days, Workers1=15 electricians, and Workers2=18 electricians, and we have to solve for Time2

Thus we get 15*24=18*Time2
Time2=15*24/18=20 days

Answer 2

Answer:

20 days

Step-by-step explanation:

1)Set up the equation:

Time1xWorkers1=Time2xWorkers2

2)Apply the given:

Time1=24 days, Workers1=15 electricians, and Workers2=18 electricians.

3) Acknowledge the problem: We have to solve for Time2

4)Write the equation:

15*24=18*Time2

Time2=15*24/18

=20 days------> your answer