SOLUTION: It takes six painters 8 hours to paint a wall. How long would it take five workers?

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Question 854228: It takes six painters 8 hours to paint a wall. How long would it take five workers?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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6*8=48 man hours
48/5=9.6 hours