document.write( "Question 1123367: A cabinetmaker completes the initial work on a piece of furniture in 9 hours. This work usually takes 3/5 of the total time needed to finish the piece of furniture. What is the total time needed? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #739681 by josmiceli(19441)\"\" \"About 
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Let \"+x+\" = total time needed to finish
\n" ); document.write( "\"+%283%2F5%29%2Ax+=+9+\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"+x+=+%285%2F3%29%2A9+\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"+x+=+15+\"
\n" ); document.write( "Total time needed is 15 hrs
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