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if two men dig a well in 12 days how many days will it take 8 men to dig the same well if they work at the same rate ​

User PeterD
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Answer:

3 days

Explanation:

Time taken by 2 men to dig the well = 12 days

Therefore, Time taken by 1 man to dig the well = 2 * 12 = 24 days

So, Time taken by 8 men to dig the well = 2 * 12/8 days = 3 days

User Mazniak
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Answer:3 days

Step-by-step explanation: 2 people dig well=12 days right

1 person equal 2x12=24 days

8 people 2x12/8=3

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