Work time

Michael would cut the fence himself in 12 hours. It would take Michael and George 8 hours together. Determine how long it would take for George to do the job.

Final Answer:

x =  24 h

Step-by-step explanation:


x/12=x/8-1

x = 24


x = 24/1 = 24

x = 24

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