Related questions with answers
Question
Ernie and Mike painted a fence together in hours. It would have taken Ernie hours to paint the fence by himself. What fraction of the fence did Ernie paint? What fraction of the fence did Mike paint?
Solution
VerifiedAnswered 2 years ago
Answered 2 years ago
Step 1
1 of 5In this problem, Ernie and Mike painted the fence together in hours. If Ernie worked alone, it would take him hours to complete the job. Therefore, Ernie's rate of work is .
Create an account to view solutions
By signing up, you accept Quizlet's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Create an account to view solutions
By signing up, you accept Quizlet's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Recommended textbook solutions

Intermediate Algebra
8th Edition•ISBN: 9781111579494 (9 more)Joanne Lockwood, Richard N. Aufmann7,069 solutions

Intermediate Algebra with Applications
8th Edition•ISBN: 9781133289463Richard N. Aufmann7,069 solutions

Intermediate Algebra
8th Edition•ISBN: 9781133423744Joanne Lockwood, Richard N. Aufmann7,069 solutions

Intermediate Algebra
8th Edition•ISBN: 9781133711520Joanne Lockwood, Richard N. Aufmann7,069 solutions
More related questions
- biology
- computer science
1/4
- biology
- computer science
1/7