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First paver pave pavement for 27 hours. Second for 27 hours. Started first paver and after 4 hours, join the second. How long will they finish pavement?


Correct result:

x =  15.5

Solution:

4⋅127+(x−4)⋅(127+127)=1  x=4+27⋅(27−4)27+27=15.5

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