3 years ago

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

Mathematics

2 answers:

Nataly [62]3 years ago

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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. )

tangare [24]3 years ago

7 0

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

Step-by-step explanation:

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