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2002

Mathematics

JAMB

The time taken to do a piece of work is inversely proportional to the number of men employed. if it takes 45 men to do a piece of work in 5 days, how long will it take 25 men

A.

15 days

B.

12 days

C.

5 days

D.

9 days

Correct Answer: 9 days

Explanation

T~1/M. T=k/M. K=TM. M=45; T=5. K=45 x 5.= 225=k. When M= 25. T=? 225/25= T = 9. Ans.

T~1/M. T=k/M. K=TM. M=45; T=5. K=45 x 5.= 225=k. When M= 25. T=? 225/25= T = 9. Ans.
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