SOLUTION: John can finish a job in 5 hours. Steve can finish the same job in 4 hours. After working together for 1 hour, Steve leaves. How long will it take John to complete the job?

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Question 830361: John can finish a job in 5 hours. Steve can finish the same job in 4 hours. After working together for 1 hour, Steve leaves. How long will it take John to complete the job?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/5+1/4+x/5=1
x = 11/4
x=2.75