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If Daniel paints for three hours daily, he completes it in 7.5 days. How many hours a day would he have to work to finish the job 1.5 days earlier?

Correct answer:

x =  3.75 h

Step-by-step explanation:


3·7.5 = x·(7.5-1.5)

6x = 22.5


x = 22.5/6 = 3.75

x = 15/4 = 3.75

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