Three painters

The three painters have painted bridge. The first would work done in 5 days, the second in 6 days, and the third in 7.5 days. How long will the bridge work if they work together?

Correct answer:

x =  2 d

Step-by-step explanation:

$$\begin{gathered} d_1={\displaystyle \frac{1}{5}}+{\displaystyle \frac{1}{6}}+{\displaystyle \frac{1}{7.5}}={\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}}=0.5 \\ x={\displaystyle \frac{1}{d_1}}={\displaystyle \frac{1}{0.5}}=2\text{ d} \end{gathered}$$

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Nestor

Why the third fraction 1/7.5 when it is supposed to be 1/7?

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Dr Math

Yes, there was bug, but now is corrected. Thank you

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