15 bakers complete a big order in 24 hours. How many hours would it take 18 bakers to complete the same order? Please help with explanation, thank you!

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asked Feb 24, 2022 153k views

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Mayuran · Answer 1 · 2022-02-28T14:03:11+0000

Answer:

it will take 20 hours for 18 bakers to complete the same order

Explanation:

15 bakers take 24 hours

18 bakers take x hours

15 * 24 = 360 "baking hours"

18 * x = 18x " baking hours"

360 baking hours = 18x baking hours

360 = 18x

18 18

20 = x

x = 20 hours