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. 6 B 5 € 4 D 3 E None of the above

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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. 6 B 5 € 4 D 3 E None of the above
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