SOLUTION: An experienced bricklayer can do a project in 3 hours and his assistant can do the job in 6 hours. Find how much will it take if they both work together.

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Question 1113220: An experienced bricklayer can do a project in 3 hours and his assistant can do the job in 6 hours. Find how much will it take if they both work together.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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Combined rate if both work together:
1%2F3%2B1%2F6, PROJECTS per HOUR

2%2F6%2B1%2F6

3%2F6=1%2F2

This means 2 hours to do 1 project.


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