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?
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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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