Question

Eight men can build a bridge in 12 days. Find the time for 6 people to build this bridge.state the assumption made.

Answer 1

I think the assumption is that 6 men would take longer to build the same bridge

so 16 days is how long it would take 6 men

Explanation:

I thought this because if it takes 8 men twelve days it's gonna probably take six men 16 days

12/8 = x/6

hope this helps

Answer 2

6 people will take 16 days

Assumption: they all work at the same rate

8 people-------- 12 days

6 people--------> ?

8x12

6

= 16 days