SOLUTION: A new photocopier works 2 times faster than the old one. When the machines work together, a university can produce all its staff manuals in 24 hours. Find the time it would take e
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Question 900749: A new photocopier works 2 times faster than the old one. When the machines work together, a university can produce all its staff manuals in 24 hours. Find the time it would take each machine, working alone to complete the job
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/x+1/2x=1/24
2/2x+1/2x=1/24
3/2x=1/24
3/x=1/12
3/x=3/36
x=36
check
1/36+1/72=1/24
2/72+1/72=1/24
3/72=1/24
1/24=1/24
ok
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