<p>A contractor was awarded a tender to construct $4$ houses within $180$ days.  He hired $24$ men for the job.  After $60$ days, he found that they had completed only $1$ house. Each hired man works at the same constant rate. How many more men should he employ to complete the job within $180$ days?</p>

A contractor was awarded a tender to construct $4$ houses within $180$ days.  He hired $24$ men for the job.  After $60$ days, he found that they had completed only $1$ house. Each hired man works at the same constant rate. How many more men should he employ to complete the job within $180$ days?

Work Rate Problem: Construction of Houses

Work Rate Problem: Construction of Houses

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