SOLUTION: 2 people paint a house in 12 days , how much time will it take for 5 people to paint it ?

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Question 852039: 2 people paint a house in 12 days , how much time will it take for 5 people to paint it ?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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2*12=24 work days
24/5 =4.8 days for 5 people