document.write( "Question 1160574: It takes 6 people a total of 12 days to paint a wall.
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It takes 6 people a total of 12 days to paint a wall.
So it would take 1 person 6 times as long, or 72 days. (since 6×12=72)
How long would it take 4 people to paint the same wall?
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document.write( "Only 1/4 as long, or 18 days. (since 72×(1/4)=18). \r\n" );
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