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The workers shown can build a compound wall in the planned number of days. The owner wants it done by the new deadline instead. How many MORE workers (working at the same rate) must be hired?

Class 8Time and WorkDirect and Inverse Proportions
  • A9
  • B15
  • C24
  • D3

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Total work worker-days. In 4 days this needs workers, so more.
Answer: A) 9

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