Mario can finish a job 2 hours longer than Karlo. After Mario had been working for 1 hour, Karlo joined him and they completed the remaining portion of the job after 3 hours. How long would it take Mario to do the job if he worked alone?

Mario can finish a job 2 hours longer than Karlo. After Mario had been working for 1 hour, Karlo joined him and they completed the remaining portion of the job after 3 hours. How long would it take Mario to do the job if he worked alone?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.8: Solve Uniform Motion And Work Applications

Problem 8.170TI: Cara and Cindy, working together, can rake the yard in 4 hours. Working alone, it takes Cindy 6...

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