SOLUTION: 41. Jack can get a pail of water in 5 minutes. Jill can get a pail of water in 3 minutes. If they work together (and don’t fall down) how long will it take to get a pail of water?

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Question 79957: 41. Jack can get a pail of water in 5 minutes. Jill can get a pail of water in 3 minutes. If they work together (and don’t fall down) how long will it take to get a pail of water?

Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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5*3/(5+3)=15/8=1.875 hours to fill a pail if they work together.