SOLUTION: You can do one third of a job in two thirds of an hour. At this rate, how many hours will it take you to do the whole job? I also need a formula for this. Thank you!

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Question 821095: You can do one third of a job in two thirds of an hour. At this rate, how many hours will it take you to do the whole job?
I also need a formula for this. Thank you!

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/3x=2/3
multiply by 3
1x=2
x=2
2/3+2/3+2/3=6/3=2