SOLUTION: Darren and Doug must paint the 792-foot fence that encircles their home. Because Darren is older, he agreed to paint 20% more than Douglas. How much of the fence will each boy pain
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Question 280990: Darren and Doug must paint the 792-foot fence that encircles their home. Because Darren is older, he agreed to paint 20% more than Douglas. How much of the fence will each boy paint?
Found 2 solutions by brucewill, richwmiller:
Answer by brucewill(101) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = Douglas' Feet
Then 1.2x = Darren's Feet
combine terms
Douglas' Feet
Darren's Feet
Check:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n and g
darren and doug
n=1.2g
n+g=792
g=360
n=432
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