SOLUTION: Alan can rake leaves in a yard in 12 minutes. Barry can rake the same yard in 10 minutes by himself. If Chris joins the other two, the three men could rake the yard together in 5

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Question 822445: Alan can rake leaves in a yard in 12 minutes. Barry can rake the same yard in 10 minutes by himself. If Chris joins the other two, the three men could rake the yard together in 5 minutes. How long would it take Chris to rake the yard by himself?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/12+5/10+5/x=1
x=60