Inactive Tutor answered • 09/12/16
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Jason does 12/20, or 3/5 of the job.
Omar completes 2/5 of the job in 12 hours.
Omar needs 30 (12 ÷ 2/5) hours working alone.
Megha J.
asked • 09/12/16The hardwood Floor Word Problem
Jason and Omar are laying a hardwood floor. Working alone, Jason can do the job in 20 hours. If the two of them work together, they can complete the job in 12 hours. How long would it take Omar to lay the floor alone?
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