SOLUTION: Mike can paint a cabinet in 4 hrs. Leo can finish the same job in 3 hrs. How long would it take to paint the same cabinet if they work together?

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Question 1187533: Mike can paint a cabinet in 4 hrs. Leo can finish the same job in 3 hrs. How long would it take to paint
the same cabinet if they work together?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The work RATE unit can be JOBS%2FHOUR. "Paint a cabinet" is one whole job.
1%2F4%2B1%2F3=1%2Fx
Solve for x, the time for the two working together.