Chapter 7: Q.305 (page 719)
Mike, an experienced bricklayer, can build a wall in 3 hours, while his son, who is learning, can do the job in 6 hours. How long does it take for them to build a wall together?
Short Answer
Together it will take them
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Chapter 7: Q.305 (page 719)
Mike, an experienced bricklayer, can build a wall in 3 hours, while his son, who is learning, can do the job in 6 hours. How long does it take for them to build a wall together?
Together it will take them
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