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Bill, Bob, and Barry are hired to paint signs. In 8 hours Bill can paint 1 sign, Bob can paint 2 signs, and Barry can paint 1 and 1/3 signs. They all come to work the first day, but Barry doesn't like the job and quits after 3 hours. Bob works half an hour longer than Barry and quits. How long will it take Bill to finish 2 signs they were supposed to paint?

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Bill will take a total of 5 hours (or 1½ hours additional after Bob quits).
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