Mason shift sickness
Six masons of equal performance were able to plaster the walls of the new garages in 18 shifts. After 4 shifts of joint plastering, 2 got sick.
a) In how many more shifts did the masons complete the said plastering?
b) In how many shifts was the assigned task completely completed?
a) In how many more shifts did the masons complete the said plastering?
b) In how many shifts was the assigned task completely completed?
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