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If it takes 3 officers 6 hours to patrol a sector, how long would it take 6 officers to patrol the same sector, assuming equal efficiency?

This is an inverse proportion problem. If you double the number of officers, you halve the time taken for the same task. (3 officers * 6 hours) / 6 officers = 3

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Question: If it takes 3 officers 6 hours to patrol a sector, how long would it take 6 officers to patrol the same sector, assuming equal efficiency?

Answer options: ✅ 3 hours

  • 6 hours
  • 9 hours
  • 12 hours

Correct answer: 3 hours

Explanation: This is an inverse proportion problem. If you double the number of officers, you halve the time taken for the same task. (3 officers * 6 hours) / 6 officers = 3 hours.

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