Question

It takes 3 men 8 hours to paint a house. At the same rate, how long will it take 9 men to paint 3 such houses? ( with explanation )

Answer 1

8 Hours

Explanation:

Since 3 men paint 1 house in 8 hours

and it is asking you to see in how much time can 9 men paint 3 houses,

(9/3) / 3 = 1

1 x X (8)

8