document.write( "Question 80330: Mike can paint a wall in three hours. Angelo can paint the same wall in two hours. How long will it take if they work together? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #57629 by checkley75(3666)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! THE ANSWER TO ALL THESE TYPE OF PROBLEMS ARE PRODUCT OVER SUM OR X*Y/(X+Y) \n" ); document.write( "WHETHER IT IS PEOPLE WORKING, TWO WATER PIPES FILLING, RESISTERS IN PARALLEL, ETC. \n" ); document.write( "YOUR CASE IS THE PRODUCT OF THE TWO TIMES 3*2=6 DIVIDED BY THE SUM (3+2)=5 \n" ); document.write( "3*2/(3+2)=6/5=1.2 hours when they work together. \n" ); document.write( " |