SOLUTION: 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 fence will eac
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Question 49161: 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 fence will each boy paint? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Ds = amount Douglas paints
Dn = amount Darren paints
Dn = Ds + .2Ds
Dn + Ds = 792
Ds + .2Ds + Ds = 792
2.2Ds = 792
Ds = 360
Dn = 792 - 360
Dn = 432
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Is 432 1.2 x 360?
432 = 1.2*360
432 = 432
OK
