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How long will it take Jose and Alex together to paint a car which can be done by Jose Alone in 7 days and Alex alone in 5days?
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How long will it take Jose and Alex together to paint a car which can be done by Jose Alone in 7 days and Alex alone in 5days?
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How long will it take Jose and Alex together to paint a car which can be done by Jose Alone in 7 days and Alex alone in 5days? Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! How long will it take Jose and Alex together to paint a car which can be done by Jose Alone in 7 days and Alex alone in 5days?
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Let x = time (days) it takes for both
then
x(1/7 + 1/5) = 1
multiplying both sides by 35:
x(5 + 7) = 35
x(12) = 35
x = 35/12
x = 2.92 days
or
x = 2 days and 22 hours
