How many minutes does it take 14 people to paint 14 walls

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In summary, if 7 people can paint 7 walls in 28 minutes, then it would also take 28 minutes for 1 person to paint 1 wall. Therefore, it would take 14 people 28 minutes to paint 14 walls. This can be thought of as two separate groups of 7 people each painting 7 walls at the same time, resulting in the same amount of time needed for both groups.
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I need help with a question that has been bugging me for a while

Here is the question

It takes 28 minutes for 7 people to paint 7 walls.
How many minutes does it take 14 people to paint 14 walls?
 
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It takes 28 minutes for 7 people to paint 7 walls.

this statement is equivalent to saying it takes 28 minutes for 1 person to paint 1 wall ... so, how long for 14 people to paint 14 walls?
 
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Imagine that as two separate work sites. At one 7 people are painting 7 walls. How long does that take them? At the other another 7 people are painting another 7 walls. How long does that take them? And, of course, the two groups of people started at the same time.
 

1. How did you determine the number of minutes it takes 14 people to paint 14 walls?

This calculation was based on the assumption that each person can paint one wall in the same amount of time. Therefore, it would take 14 people the same amount of time to paint 14 walls.

2. What is the average time it would take one person to paint one wall?

If we assume that each person can paint one wall in the same amount of time, then it would take one person the same amount of time to paint one wall. However, the actual time may vary depending on factors such as the size of the wall and the type of paint being used.

3. Can the time it takes to paint a wall be influenced by the type of paint used?

Yes, the type of paint being used can have an impact on the time it takes to paint a wall. For example, some paints may require multiple coats, which would take longer to apply compared to a paint that only requires one coat.

4. How long does it take to paint one wall if there are only 7 people working on it?

If we assume that each person can paint one wall in the same amount of time, then it would take 7 people the same amount of time to paint one wall as it would take 14 people. However, the actual time may vary depending on factors such as the size of the wall and the type of paint being used.

5. Is there a way to calculate the exact amount of time it takes to paint a wall?

No, there is no exact way to calculate the time it takes to paint a wall as it can vary depending on factors such as the size of the wall, the type of paint being used, and the skill level of the painters. However, a rough estimate can be made by considering these factors and assuming that each person can paint one wall in the same amount of time.

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