SOLUTION: If three people can do a job in 2 hours, work out how long it will take one person?

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Question 825584: If three people can do a job in 2 hours, work out how long it will take one person?
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, balthazar612:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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6 hours if motivated

Answer by balthazar612(14) About Me  (Show Source):
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so
1/3 = 2 hours
1= 2*3 hours
1 person = 6 hours
6 hours required