SOLUTION: Rodia can cross-stitch a design for 10 days while Vessy can do the same job in 15 days. How long will they finish the job if they help each other?

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Question 813748: Rodia can cross-stitch a design for 10 days while Vessy can do the same job in 15 days. How long will they finish the job if they help each other?
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/10+1/15=1/x
3/30+2/30=1/x
5/30=1/x
1/6=1/x
x=6

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