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Challenge:
If 5 workers can build 2 houses in 24 days, then how many days would it take 24 workers to build 10 houses?
A- 10
B- 22
C- 24
D- 25
E- 60
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The correct answer is D.
If 5 workers can build 2 houses in 24 days, they can make 1 house in 12 days. Therefore, each worker can make one house in 60 days. (5 × 12 = 60)
One worker can make 10 houses in 600 days. Therefore, 24 workers can make 10 houses in 25 days. (600 ÷ 24 = 25)
