SOLUTION: Hi 5 boys can mow a paddock in 6 hours how long will it take 3 boys. thank u

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Question 1012697: Hi
5 boys can mow a paddock in 6 hours how long will it take 3 boys.
thank u

Found 2 solutions by macston, Alan3354:
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 boys x 6 hours = 30 boy-hours
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30 boy-hours / 3 boys = 10 hours
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ANSWER: It will take 3 boys 10 hours to mow the paddock.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 boys can mow a paddock in 6 hours how long will it take 3 boys.
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5 boys * 6 hrs = 3 boys * H hours
Solve for H