SOLUTION: A team of 12 painters can paint a bridge in 20 days. How long would it take 1 painter? How long would it take 16 painters? If the job is to be completed in 15 days, how many painte

Question 1029875: A team of 12 painters can paint a bridge in 20 days. How long would it take 1 painter? How long would it take 16 painters? If the job is to be completed in 15 days, how many painters would be required?
Answer by ikleyn(52908) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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A team of 12 painters can paint a bridge in 20 days. 



How long would it take 1 painter?   - Answer. 12 times 20 days, or 240 days.



How long would it take 16 painters? - Answer.  = 15 days.


If the job is to be completed in 15 days, how many painters would be required?  - Answer.  = 16 painters.

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