SOLUTION: It took 10 men to paint the roof in 9 days. How long would it take 6 men?

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Question 974773: It took 10 men to paint the roof in 9 days.
How long would it take 6 men?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
RT=J about rates doing JOB.

10r%2A9=1=6r%2At

Does that make good sense to you? Solve for t.
1 is for ONE JOB of Paint The Roof.