SOLUTION: A man binds 112 books in one day and his assistant works one quarter as fast.how many days would it take them to bind 560 books,if each works alone on alternate days?
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Question 611239: A man binds 112 books in one day and his assistant works one quarter as fast.how many days would it take them to bind 560 books,if each works alone on alternate days?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/4*112=28
112+28=140
4*140=560
4 days each working alternate days
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