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It takes 3men 5 hours to repair a road.how long will it take 5 men to do the job if they work at the same rate

User MOleYArd
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Actually the answer is about 8.33 or near there if rounded
User Peter Ritchie
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Answer:

3 hours

Explanation:

3 Men-5 hours

5 men-?

1 man-3×5= 15 hours

therefore 5 men =15÷5= 3 hours

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