SOLUTION: Tim can spread mulch in 12 hours. If Nancy helps, it can take them 8 hours. Without Tim's help, how long would it take Nancy to complete the same job?
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Question 874858: Tim can spread mulch in 12 hours. If Nancy helps, it can take them 8 hours. Without Tim's help, how long would it take Nancy to complete the same job?
Answer by harpazo(655) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = the time it will Nancy to do the work alone
(1/12) + (1/x) = (1/8)
Solve for x to find your answer.
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