A contractor estimates that he could finish a project in 15 days if he has 20 men. At the start, he hired 10 men then after 6 days, 10 more men are added. How many days was the project delayed? A. 3 B. 5 C. 1 D. 4

A contractor estimates that he could finish a project in 15 days if he has 20 men. At the start, he hired 10 men then after 6 days, 10 more men are added. How many days was the project delayed? A. 3 B. 5 C. 1 D. 4

Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018

18th Edition

ISBN:9780079039897

Author:Carter

Publisher:Carter

Chapter2: Linear Equations

Section2.4: Solving Equations With The Variable On Each Side

Problem 53PFA

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A contractor estimates that he could finish a project in 15 days if he has 20 men. At the start, he hired 10 men then after 6 days, 10 more men are added. How many days was the project delayed?

A. 3

B. 5

C. 1

D. 4

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