SOLUTION: If three people can do a job in 2 hours, work out how long it will take one person?

Question 825584: If three people can do a job in 2 hours, work out how long it will take one person?
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, balthazar612:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6 hours if motivated
Answer by balthazar612(14) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
so
1/3 = 2 hours
1= 2*3 hours
1 person = 6 hours
6 hours required
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