Problema Solution
A brick mason can construct a patio on 3 h. If the mason works with an apprentice, they can construct the patio in 2 h. How long would it take the apprentice, working alone, to construct the patio?
Answer provided by our tutors
The time it takes the apprentice to work alone is x
The equation is
1/2 = 1/3 +1/x
So
x = 6
So time it takes the apprentice to work alone is 6 hours