SOLUTION: Julius can paint a house three times faster than Ruben. working together, they can paint a house in 4 days. how long would it take the faster painter if he works alone?

Question 119290: Julius can paint a house three times faster than Ruben. working together, they can paint a house in 4 days. how long would it take the faster painter if he works alone?
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given:
- Julius can paint a house three times faster than Ruben.
- they can paint a house in

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