SOLUTION: A man can paint his home in 6 days. His sone can do the same job in 12 days. How long does it take, if the father and son paint the same house together?

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Question 220391: A man can paint his home in 6 days. His sone can do the same job in 12 days. How long does it take, if the father and son paint the same house together?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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6*12/(6+12)=72/18=4 HOURS TO DO THE JOB TOGETHER.