A school was painted by 8 men in 6 days. How long would it have taken 24 men.

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Merov asked May 1, 2023

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A school was painted by 8 men in 6 days. How long would it have taken 24 men.

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Merov asked May 1, 2023

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2 days

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As it took 8 men 6 days, it would take 24 men 2 days. This is because there are 3 times the men, with the same amount of area to paint.

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18 days

Explanation:

M 8/ D 6 = M 24/ D 18

NickKampe answered May 5, 2023

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