document.write( "Question 1155509: A and b can paint a wall in 2 hours
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A and B can paint a wall in 2 hours
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\n" ); document.write( "Sub r, s & t for 1/A, 1/B & 1/C respectively.
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\n" ); document.write( "s = 1/2 - r
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\n" ); document.write( "\"r+-+t++=+1%2F4\"
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\n" ); document.write( "2r = 7/12
\n" ); document.write( "r = 7/24
\n" ); document.write( "A = 24/7
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\n" ); document.write( "Solve for s & t, then B & C.
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