SOLUTION: Working alone a painter can paint a small apartment in 10 hours. A second painter can paint the same apartment in 15 hours. How long would it take the painters to complete the job

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Question 268392: Working alone a painter can paint a small apartment in 10 hours. A second painter can paint the same apartment in 15 hours. How long would it take the painters to complete the job if they work together?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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10*15/(10+15)
150/25=6 hours to complete the job when they work together.