Problema Solution

Craig and Cindy together can clean a house in 9 hours. Working alone Cindy takes 3 times as long as Craig. How long does it take Craig to clean the house alone?

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9/(3x) + 9/x = 1

3/x + 9/x = 1

12/x = 1

x = 12

Craig alone can clean a house in 12 hours --> final answer

Cindy cleans the house alone in 36 hours