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If 9 men complete a piece of work in 16 days. The same work can be finished in 24 days by 8 men.

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Let x men complete work in 24 days.

$\frac{9}{24}$ = $\frac{x}{16}$

$24 x = 16 \times 9$

x = 6 men

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