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If 12 men are needed to run 4 machines. How many men are needed to run 20

User Ronay
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Answer:

60

Explanation:

If 12 men are needed to run 4 machines. How many men are needed to run 20

we can solve with an equation

12 : 4 = x : 20

x = 12 * 20 : 4

x = 240 : 4

x = 60

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check

12 : 4 = 60 : 20

3 = 3

the answer is good

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