SOLUTION: If Jon can paint a house in 5 days and James can do same in 8 days, how many days will it take to paint the house if they work together?

SOLUTION: If Jon can paint a house in 5 days and James can do same in 8 days, how many days will it take to paint the house if they work together?

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Question 1187563: If Jon can paint a house in 5 days and James can do same in 8 days, how many days will it take to paint the house if they work together?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5*8/(5 + 8) days
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