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It takes 52 minutes for 5 people to paint 5 walls. How many minutes does it take 20 people to paint 20 walls?
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It takes 52 minutes for 5 people to paint 5 walls.

How many minutes does it take 20 people to paint 20 walls?

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52 / 5 = x / 20

Cross multiply !

Step-by-step explanation: Ratio of 52 minutes to people per wall = ratio of x minutes to people per wall.

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