SOLUTION: Janet can do a job in 3 hours while Garry can do the same job in 2 hours. If Janet works for an hour before Garry helps her, how long will it take them to finish the job together?

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Question 1098512: Janet can do a job in 3 hours while Garry can do the same job in 2 hours. If Janet works for an hour before Garry helps her, how long will it take them to finish the job together?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/3+x/3+x/2=1
x/3+x/2=2/3
2x/6+3x/6=4/6
5x/6=4/6
5x=4
x=4/5 hr