12. The time t to finish a job varies inversely as the number of people n working. It takes 10 hours for 14 workers to finish the job. How long will it take 20 workers to complete the same job? A) 6 hrs B) 7 hrs C) 9 hrs D) 8 hrs

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12. The time t to finish a job varies inversely as the number of people n working. It takes 10 hours for 14 workers to
finish the job. How long will it take 20 workers to complete the same job?
A) 6 hrs
B) 7 hrs
C) 9 hrs
D) 8 hrs
Transcribed Image Text:12. The time t to finish a job varies inversely as the number of people n working. It takes 10 hours for 14 workers to finish the job. How long will it take 20 workers to complete the same job? A) 6 hrs B) 7 hrs C) 9 hrs D) 8 hrs
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