document.write( "Question 355324: Craig and Cara, working together, can rake the yard in 8 hours. Working alone, Cara takes 4 times as long as Craig. How long does it take Craig to rake the yard alone? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #253834 by edjones(8007)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let Craig take x hrs and Clara 4x \n" ); document.write( "1/x + 1/4x = 1/8 Time it takes them working together to do 1/8 the job. \n" ); document.write( "8+2=x \n" ); document.write( "x=10 hrs. Time it takes Craig to rake the yard. \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Ed \n" ); document.write( " |