SOLUTION: Ten men can paint a house in 3 days. In how many days can 5 men finish hte same job?

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Question 990495: Ten men can paint a house in 3 days. In how many days can 5 men finish hte same job?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
10 men can paint a house in 3 days
1 man can paint a house in 3x10 days
5 men can paint a house in 3x10/5 = 6days
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