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Question 150250: If Sally can paint a house in 4 hours, and John can paint the same house in 6 hours, how long will it take for both of them to paint the house together?: If Sally can paint a house in 4 hours, and John can paint the same house in 6 hours, how long will it take for both of them to paint the house together?
Answer by checkley77(3380) About Me  (Show Source):
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4*6/(4+6)
24/10=2.4 HOURS WHEN THEY PAINT THE HOUSE TOGETHER.