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It took 3 people
2 (1)/(2) hours to paint a large room. How long would it take 5 people to paint a similar room?

User Talysson
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I used an old method I hope u understand. 3 people=150 minutes 1 person=150.3=450 minutes Therefore, 5 people will be 450/5=90 Therefore, the answer is 1hr 30minutes or 90minutes.
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