SOLUTION: One custodian cleans a suite of offices in 5 hours. When a second worker is asked to join the regular custodian, the job takes only 2 1/2 hours. How long does it take the second w
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Question 292029: One custodian cleans a suite of offices in 5 hours. When a second worker is asked to join the regular custodian, the job takes only 2 1/2 hours. How long does it take the second worker to do the same job alone?
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Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2.5/5+2.5/x=1
1/2+2.5/x=1
2.5/x=1/2
x=5
the second works the same as the first 5 hours
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