SOLUTION: 76. Darren and Douglas must paint the 792 foot fence that encircles their family home. Because Darren is older, he has agreed to paint 20% more than Douglas. How much of the fence

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: 76. Darren and Douglas must paint the 792 foot fence that encircles their family home. Because Darren is older, he has agreed to paint 20% more than Douglas. How much of the fence      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 121069: 76. Darren and Douglas must paint the 792 foot fence that encircles their family home. Because Darren is older, he has agreed to paint 20% more than Douglas. How much of the fence will each boy paint?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+(1.2X)=792
2.2X=792
X=792/2.2
X=360 FEET IS THE AMOUNT DOUGLAS WILL PAINT
1.2*360=432 FEET AMOUNT DARREN WILLPAINT.
PROOF
360+432=792
792=792