SOLUTION: if it takes 1 day to paint 3/4 of a house how many days will it take to paint 6 houses

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Question 671372: if it takes 1 day to paint 3/4 of a house how many days will it take to paint 6 houses
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

1day%2F%283%2F4%29+=+x%2F1  

 x = 4/3 days to paint one house

 %284%2F3%29%2A6+=+24%2F3+=+8daysto paint 6 houses