Solve step by step if A takes 5 days to complete a task when he works per 8hrs a day. How many days he will take to complete the task if he works 5hrs a day

Answer 1

We can use the formula:

time₁ x (hours₁ / day₁) = time₂ x (hours₂ / day₂)

where
time₁ = 5 days (original time)
hours₁ = 8 hours/day (original hours of work)
day₁ = 1 day (original unit of time)

Let's substitute the values:

5 x (8/1) = time₂ x (5/1)

Simplifying:

40 = time₂ x 5

Divide both sides by 5 to isolate time₂:

time₂ = 8 days

Therefore, if A works for only 5 hours a day, it will take him 8 days to complete the task.