Problema Solution
A glassblower can produce a set of simple glasses in about 2 hours. when the glassblower works with an apprentice, it takes them about 1.5 hours. how long would it take the apprentice alone to make a set of glasses ?
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let x = the time the apprentice needs to produce a set of simple glasses alone
1/2 + 1/x = 1/1.5
by solving the equation we find
x = 6 hours
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