SOLUTION: Marcus and Tony work for Lombardo's Pipe and Concrete. Mr.Lombardo is preparing a quote for a customer. He knows that Marcus lays a slap of concrete in 9 hours. Tony lays the same

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Question 814769: Marcus and Tony work for Lombardo's Pipe and Concrete. Mr.Lombardo is preparing a quote for a customer. He knows that Marcus lays a slap of concrete in 9 hours. Tony lays the same size slab in 6 hours. If both work on the job and the cost of labor is $47.00 per hour, decide what the labor estimate should be.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/9+1/6=1/x
x = 18/5
x=3 3/5
18/5*47=169.20