3. In the construction site, the foreman observes that 2 painters can paint 4 rooms in 12 days. How many painters should he hire to complete the same work load in 3 days?
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Since 2 painters can paint 4 rooms in 12 days, they can paint 4/12 = 1/3 of a room in 1 day. Show more…
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