SOLUTION: jake can rake the lawn in 2hrs 22mintues.Jill can rake the same lawn 27 mintues quicker .how long does it tak ejill to rake the lawn

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Question 243605: jake can rake the lawn in 2hrs 22mintues.Jill can rake the same lawn 27 mintues quicker .how long does it tak ejill to rake the lawn
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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Convert Jake's total time into minutes: 2*60 + 22 = 120 + 22 = 144
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We are told Jill can do the job 27 minutes quicker, so her speed is 144-27 = 117.