Work Rate Problem: Construction of Houses

Work Rate Problem: Construction of Houses

Secondary 2

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?

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Answer:\(12\) more men

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