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a contractor hires 150 men to pave Philip Goldson highway in 30 days. How many men will he hire to do the same work in 20 days?​

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Answer:

225 men

This conversion leads to the answer:

  • 30 days → 150 men
  • 1 days → (150 *30) men
  • 1 days → 4500 men
  • 20 days → (4500/20) men
  • 20 days → 225 men
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