Question

if it takes 10 men 10 days to dig a hole how long will it take 5 men to dig a hole that's half as big

Answer 1

Answer:

10 days

Step-by-step explanation:

It will take 10 men 5 days to dig a hole half as big.

It will take 5 men 10 days to dig a hole half as big.

( Remember, the less people, the more time it will take. )

Answer 2

Answer:

10 men can dig 1 hole in 10 days

How long for 5 men to dig ½ hole?

The ratio to be concerned with is

(number of people / number of holes) =  10 days

5 people digging  ½ hole will take 10 days.

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See puzzle #3

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