SOLUTION: It takes 35 minutes for 9 people to paint 10 walls. How many minutes does it take 3 people to paint 6 walls?

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Question 940386: It takes 35 minutes for 9 people to paint 10 walls.
How many minutes does it take 3 people to paint 6 walls?

Answer by laoman(51) About Me  (Show Source):
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For the first scenario
35*9 people.days paint 10 walls
35*9/10 people.days/walls paint 1 wall
%2835%2A9%2A6%29%2F10 for 6 walls
= %2835%2A9%2A6%29%2F%2810%2A3%29 minutes for 3 people to paint 6 walls
= 63 mins
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