document.write( "Question 1155314: It takes 32 minutes for 3 people to paint 4 walls. How long does it talk 4 to paint 7 walls \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #777892 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! It takes 32 minutes for 3 people to paint 4 walls. \n" ); document.write( " 32 * 3 = 96 people-min for 4 walls \n" ); document.write( "then \n" ); document.write( " 96/4 = 24 people-min per wall \n" ); document.write( "How long does it take 4 to paint 7 walls. \n" ); document.write( " let m = no. of minutes for 4 people to paint 7 walls \n" ); document.write( "4m = 7(24) \n" ); document.write( "4m = 168 \n" ); document.write( "m = 168/4 \n" ); document.write( "m = 42 minutes \n" ); document.write( " |