SOLUTION: Christopher can paint the interior of his house in 35 hours. If he hires Cynthia to help him they can do the same job together in 25 hours. If he lets Cynthia work alone, how long

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Question 636502: Christopher can paint the interior of his house in 35 hours. If he hires Cynthia to help him they can do the same job together in 25 hours. If he lets Cynthia work alone, how long will it take her to paint the interior of his house?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
25/35+25/x=1
87.5=x