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Choose the correct answer.

The time to complete a project varies inversely with the number of employees. If 6 people can complete the project in 4 days, how long will it take 8 people?

A. 5 days
B. 3 days
C. 2 days
D. 6 days

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if 6 complete that in 4 days then 1 man completes it in 24 days. So 8 men would complete the work in 3 days.
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Answer is option c which is 2 days
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