SOLUTION: Ray has completed three-fifths of a construction job and he has been on the job for 117 days. How many days will the entire job take?

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Question 835291: Ray has completed three-fifths of a construction job and he has been on the job for 117 days. How many days will the entire job take?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/5x=117
x=5/3*117