12 men make 12 tables in 9 hours. How long will it take 8 men to make 32 tables?

Answer 1

First, calculate the rate at which the 12 men make tables:
12 men make 12 tables in 9 hours
Rate = 12 tables / 9 hours = 1.33 tables per hour per man

Now, calculate how long it will take 8 men to make 32 tables at the same rate:
32 tables / (1.33 tables per hour per man * 8 men) = 3 hours

So, it will take 8 men 3 hours to make 32 tables.