SOLUTION: Anthony can type twice as fast as Cindy. Together, they can type a certain job in 2 hours. How long would it take Anthony to type the entire job by himself.
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Question 865365: Anthony can type twice as fast as Cindy. Together, they can type a certain job in 2 hours. How long would it take Anthony to type the entire job by himself. Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1/x+1/2x=1/2
2/2x+1/2x=1/2
3/(2x)=1/2
6/2x=1
3/x=1
3=x for anthony
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1/3+1/6=1/2
2/6+1/6=1/2
3/6=1/2
