SOLUTION: Karen can wax her SUV in 3 hours. Her friend Gus can wax her SUV in 2 hours. How long would it take the pair to wax the SUV if they worked together?
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Question 854987: Karen can wax her SUV in 3 hours. Her friend Gus can wax her SUV in 2 hours. How long would it take the pair to wax the SUV if they worked together?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/3+1/2=1/x
2/6+3/6=1/x
5/6=1/x
x=6/5=1.2
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