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Question 1029875: A team of 12 painters can paint a bridge in 20 days. How long would it take 1 painter? How long would it take 16 painters? If the job is to be completed in 15 days, how many painters would be required? Answer by ikleyn(52900) (Show Source):
A team of 12 painters can paint a bridge in 20 days.
How long would it take 1 painter? - Answer. 12 times 20 days, or 240 days.
How long would it take 16 painters? - Answer. = 15 days.
If the job is to be completed in 15 days, how many painters would be required? - Answer. = 16 painters.
