SOLUTION: Jerry can assemble a computer​ by himself in 45 minutes. Working with an assistant, he can assemble a computer in 40 minutes. How long would it take his assistant to do it wo

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Question 1102954: Jerry can assemble a computer​ by himself in 45 minutes. Working with an assistant, he can assemble a computer in 40 minutes. How long would it take his assistant to do it working alone?
Answer by ikleyn(52897) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It is a TWIN problem to that one I solved 5 minutes ago
https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/word/travel/Travel_Word_Problems.faq.question.1102958.html

https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/word/travel/Travel_Word_Problems.faq.question.1102958.html


Therefore, I will give the numbers only.

1%2F40+-+1%2F45 = 9%2F360-8%2F360 = 1%2F360.

Answer. 360 minutes, or 6 hours.


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