SOLUTION: Fence painting. Darren and Douglas must paint the 792-foot fence that encircles their family home. Because Darren is older, he has agreed to paint 20% more than Douglas. How muc

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Question 275475: Fence painting. Darren and Douglas must paint the
792-foot fence that encircles their family home. Because
Darren is older, he has agreed to paint 20% more than
Douglas. How much of the fence will each boy paint?
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Answer by checkley77(12844)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+1.2X=792
2.2X=792
X=792/2.2
X=360 FT. FOR DOUGLAS.
792-360=432 FT FOR DARREN.

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