SOLUTION: At the rate of 3/4 a room being painted in 1 h, how long will it take to paint the entire room?

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Question 372444: At the rate of 3/4 a room being painted in 1 h, how long will it take to paint the entire room?
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x = # hrs to paint the entire room. Then x%2A%283%2F4%29+=+1, or x = 4/3 hr.