SOLUTION: Darren and Doug must paint the 792-foot fence that encircles their home. Because Darren is older, he agreed to paint 20% more than Douglas. How much of the fence will each boy pain

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Question 280990: Darren and Doug must paint the 792-foot fence that encircles their home. Because Darren is older, he agreed to paint 20% more than Douglas. How much of the fence will each boy paint?
Found 2 solutions by brucewill, richwmiller:
Answer by brucewill(101) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = Douglas' Feet
Then 1.2x = Darren's Feet
x+%2B+1.2x+=+792
2.2x+=+792 combine terms
x+=+360 Douglas' Feet
1.2x+=+432 Darren's Feet
Check:
360+%2B+432+=+792

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n and g
darren and doug
n=1.2g
n+g=792
g=360
n=432