SOLUTION: An experienced bricklayer can construct a small wall in 2 hours. An apprentice can complete the job in 6 hours. Find how long it takes if they work together.
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Question 351583: An experienced bricklayer can construct a small wall in 2 hours. An apprentice can complete the job in 6 hours. Find how long it takes if they work together.
Found 2 solutions by nyc_function, nerdybill:
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/2 + 1/6 = 1/x
Solve for x to find your answer.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
An experienced bricklayer can construct a small wall in 2 hours. An apprentice can complete the job in 6 hours. Find how long it takes if they work together.
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Let x = time (hours) it takes if they work together
then
x(1/2 + 1/6) = 1
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Solving for x:
x(1/2 + 1/6) = 1
Multiply both sides by 12:
x(6 + 2) = 12
8x = 12
x = 12/8
x = 3/2
x = 1.5 hours
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