Question 1029875
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A team of 12 painters can paint a bridge in 20 days. 



How long would it take 1 painter?   - <U>Answer</U>. 12 times 20 days, or 240 days.



How long would it take 16 painters? - <U>Answer</U>. {{{240/16}}} = 15 days.


If the job is to be completed in 15 days, how many painters would be required?  - <U>Answer</U>. {{{240/15}}} = 16 painters.
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