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Question
8 men complete work in 6 hours. In how many hours will 12 men complete the same work?
Solution
8 men can complete a work in = 6 hours
1 man can complete the work in = 6×8 hours
12 men can complete the work in = `(6 xx 8)/12` = 4 hours
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