16 laborers take 35 days to complete construction. Exactly, how many days will the same work be completed by 28 laborers?

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Given:

16 laborers → 35 days

Concept used:

M1× D1 = M2 × D2

where, M = Men; D = Days

Calculation:

⇒ 16 × 35 = 28 × D2

⇒ D2 = 20

28 laborers will take 20 days to complete the same work.

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