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If 15 workers can build a wall in 48 hours, how many workers will be required to do the same work in 30 hours

User Goul
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Answer:

9 workers

Explanation:

15 workers = 48 hrs build

x workers = 30 hrs build

cross multiply

15 × 30 = x × 48

450 = 48x

x =


(450)/(48)

x = 9.37

so it will take approximately 9 workers to build a wall for 30hrs

i hope this helped

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