SOLUTION: A paint job can be done by 10 men in 6 hours or by 18 boys in 4 hours. If only five men and 8 boys are available and all work together how long would it take them to do the job?
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Question 991499: A paint job can be done by 10 men in 6 hours or by 18 boys in 4 hours. If only five men and 8 boys are available and all work together how long would it take them to do the job?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39799) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
R, rate for one man
r, rate for one boy
t, the unknown time if the described group works together
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Most important is that this system makes sense. If it does, then you you what to do.
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