SOLUTION: 6 painters paint 4 walls in 2 hours. How long time does it take for 4 painters to paint 8 walls, provided that they are painting with the same speed? Thank you in advance!

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Question 865147: 6 painters paint 4 walls in 2 hours. How long time does it take for 4 painters to paint 8 walls, provided that they are painting with the same speed?

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Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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6*2=12 man hours for 4 walls
12/4=3 man hours per wall
3*8=24 man hours for 8 walls
24/4=6 hours for 4 painters to paint 8 walls.