D dgordon New member Joined Jul 31, 2005 Messages 2 Jul 31, 2005 #1 If it takes 2 men 3 days to dig a 20x30 foot ditch, how many days would it take 4 men to dig the same ditch.
If it takes 2 men 3 days to dig a 20x30 foot ditch, how many days would it take 4 men to dig the same ditch.
G Gene Senior Member Joined Oct 8, 2003 Messages 1,904 Jul 31, 2005 #2 2 men take 3 days. 4 men would take half as long.
D Denis Senior Member Joined Feb 17, 2004 Messages 1,706 Jul 31, 2005 #3 What's the purpose of asking that, dgordon? Btw, it takes no time to dig a 20by30 foot ditch, since there is no depth!
What's the purpose of asking that, dgordon? Btw, it takes no time to dig a 20by30 foot ditch, since there is no depth!
D dgordon New member Joined Jul 31, 2005 Messages 2 Jul 31, 2005 #4 thank you both for your help. I heard it on t.v., and it was boggoling my mind.
