Jake can cut and split a cord of firewood in 6 fewer hr(s) than Suzie can. When they work together, it takes them 4 hr(s). How long would it take each of them to do the job alone?
1 Answer
Jun 9, 2018
It takes 12 hours for Suzie and 6 for Jake.
Explanation:
Let
Jake can cut and split a cord of firewood in 6 fewer hours than Suzie can. It takes Jake
When they work together, it takes them 4 hours.
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