Problema Solution

Working alone, Mandi can complete a project in 7 hours. It would take Colin 3 hours to complete the same project. If they work together, how long will it take them to complete the project?

Answer provided by our tutors

let x = the hours to complete the project together


1/7 + 1/3 = 1/x


by solving we find


x = 2.1 h


click here to see the step by step solution of the equation


Click to see all the steps