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Question
Rohan can paint \[\frac{1}{3}\] of a painting in 6 days. How many days will he take to complete the painting?
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Solution
\[\text{ Rohan can paint } \frac{1}{3}\text{ rd of a painting in 6 days } . \]
\[ \therefore \text{ Time taken by Rohan to complete the painting } = \left( 6 \times 3 \right) \text{ days = 18 days } .\]
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