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If there are 12 work men the job will take 8 hours. How many work men will it require to do the job in 5 hours?

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Answer:

15/2

Explanation:

8 hours = 12 men

5 hours = X men

( Cross Multiply )

8 × X = 12 × 5

8x = 60

( Divide both sides by 8 )

8x/ 8 = 60 /8

X = 15/2

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