Question

A) 12 men can complete a project in 27 days. Assuming that all the men work at the same

rate, find the additional number of men needed to complete the project in 6 days.

Answer 1

42 add'lmen required

Explanation:

12 men x 27 days = 324 man-days required to complete the project

324 man-days / x men = 6 days

x = 54 men required to complete in 6 days ....or 42 add'l men required

Answer 2

the additional number of people is 42