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How long will it take six gardeners to dig six circular flower beds?
Problem
It takes four gardeners four hours to dig four circular flower beds, each of diameter four metres.
How long would it take six gardeners to dig six circular flower beds, each of diameter six metres?
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Student Solutions
Answer: 9 hours.
4 gardeners 4 flower beds
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4 gardeners 4 flower beds
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4 gardeners 4 flower beds
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6 gardeners 6 flower beds
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and $\div\frac64$ for more gardeners)