SOLUTION: It took Karla and her helper 24 minutes to feed 18 cats. Working at the same rate, how long should it take Karla and 2 helpers to feed the 18 cats?

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Question 130233: It took Karla and her helper 24 minutes to feed 18 cats. Working at the same rate, how long should it take Karla and 2 helpers to feed the 18 cats?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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it takes 48 (2*24) people-minutes (like man-hours) to feed the cats

if there are 3 people, then it takes 16 min (48/3) to do it