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Eight painters can finish painting a school in 21 days. How many days will 14 painters need, working at the same rate?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A12
  • B15
  • C14
  • D10

Step-by-Step Solution

Total work = painter-days. Time for 14 painters = 168 ÷ 14 = 12 days.
Answer: A) 12

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