SOLUTION: Two mechanics, Bonita Rich and Pamela Pearson, take 5 hours to re-build an engine when they work together. If each worked alone, Bonita, the more experienced mechanic could complet

Question 1102183: Two mechanics, Bonita Rich and Pamela Pearson, take 5 hours to re-build an engine when they work together. If each worked alone, Bonita, the more experienced mechanic could complete the job 3 hours faster than Pamela. How long would it take each of them to re-build the engine working alone?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x for Bonita
x+3 for Pamela

8.72 hours for Bonita, and 11.72 hours for Pamela
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