SOLUTION: Mike and John can do a job together in 12 days. After John has worked alone 26 days, Mike finishes the job alone in 5 days. How long would the whole job take each man alone?
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Question 307508: Mike and John can do a job together in 12 days. After John has worked alone 26 days, Mike finishes the job alone in 5 days. How long would the whole job take each man alone? Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! "Mike and John can do a job together in 12 days" ___ (12/m) + (12/j) = 1 ___ (60/m) + (60/j) = 5
"After John has worked alone 26 days, Mike finishes the job alone in 5 days" ___ (26/j) + (5/m) = 1 ___ (312/j) + (60/m) = 12
