<PRE><B>Question 291985</B>
Let x = how long it takes Pam to paint the deck alone

Let Pam = 1/3

Let Shirley = 1/3

Together = 1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3

Shirley alone = 3x

1/x + 1/3x = 2/3

Can you find x now?


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