Problema Solution
The Brennans are painting the outside of their house. It will take 2 painters 5 days to paint the exterior of the house. Each painter works 8 hours a day at $12 per hour. How much will it cost for the painters to work?
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1 painter in 5 days will work 5*8 = 40 hours
1 painter will be paid 12*40 = $480 for 5 days
2 painters will paid double the above amount: 2*480 = $960.
Two painters will work 5 days, 8 hours per day for a total of $960.