Yihya A.

asked • 10/08/20

Word problem involving Bob and James finishing the roof of a house

Bob and James are finishing the roof of a house. Working together they can shingle the house in 5 hours and 30 minutes. Working alone, Bob can shingle the roof in 17 hours. How many hours would it take James to shingle the same roof by himself? Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.

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