SOLUTION: It takes 11 hours for 6 people to paint a house. How long will it take 2 people to do the job?

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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It takes 11 hours for 6 people to paint a house. How long will it take 2 people to do the job?
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Assuming they all work at the same rate, it would take 3 times as long, or 33 hours.

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