document.write( "Question 1196109: The head gardener can mow the lawns in the city park twice as fast as his assistant. Working together, they can complete the job in 1 1/3 hours.
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Head Gardener, speed \"2%2Fx\"
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"%282%2Fx%2B1%2Fx%29%284%2F3%29=1\"
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"highlight%28x=4%29\"----------time needed for just the assistant to do the work.
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