Work word problems - page 17 of 40
Work Problems are word problems that involve different people doing work together but at different rates. Another problem involves pipes filling up a tank. Another name for these problems is working together word problems.We suggest solving working together word problems with the proportion. If we can complete a task in t hours, we can complete 1/t of the task in one hour.
Number of problems found: 781
- Bricklayers
The first bricklayer would build a wall in 3 days, the second in 4 days. The first bricklayer worked alone for a day, then the second bricklayer came to his aid and finished the work together. How long did it take to build the wall? - Championships 21683
Before the World Water Polo Championships, it was necessary to fill the pool. The first pump would fill in 12 hours, the second in 15 hours, and if all three pumps were started simultaneously, they would fill the pool in 4 hours. How long would the pool b - Cardholders 21563
Two cardholders will build a tower of cards in 0.5 hours. In how many hours will five such a tower be built? - Working together
Two people will do the work in 12 days. They worked together for eight days. Then only one worked for ten days. How many days would each of them do the work if he worked alone?
- Hectares of forest
Twelve workers plant 24 ha of forest in 6 days. How many days will 15 people and 12 people plant in the same area? - Powerful 20773
The 300 liters per minute water starts to flow into the empty pool. We will fill the pool in 5 hours. How long would it take to fill a pool with a more powerful 750L pump per minute? - Earnings 20763
Two workers worked on a joint task: One worked 36 hours and the other 40 hours. Earnings of 11400 are divided by the ratio of hours worked. How much did everyone get? - Apprentice 20753
The trained worker will do the work in 4 hours. The apprentice needs 6 hours for the same work. How many hours and minutes would they do this work if they worked together? - The orchard
Four temporary workers harvested the orchard in 9 days. How many temporary workers do we need for six days?
- Roofers 20413
Three roofers put the roofing on the roof in 8 days. How long will it take to get two more after three days? - Building 20293
Two workers will build the building in 10 hours. How many hours would they have built the building if three more workers had helped them? - Performance 20233
How many% need to increase performance, if the work we have planned for five days we have to manage in 3 days. - Adjustment 20163
Two students adjust the flower bed in 3 hours. How long will this adjustment take for the pupils if they invite four helpers? - Horses 20063
Nine horses need a lot of hay for two days. How many horses would the same amount of hay be enough for three days?
- Supermarket 20053
When only three checkouts are open in a supermarket, people wait in line for an average of 10 minutes. How many minutes will the average waiting time in line be if two more checkouts open? - Complete 19783
Two roofers were to cover the roof in 14 days. After five days, they added one roofer. How long will it take them to complete the work? How many days will it take them to cover? - Tractors 19713
Two tractors are working on plowing the field. If only the first tractor plowed, it would plow the field in 3 hours. The second tractor would plow the field by itself in 6 hours. How long will it take to plow if they work together, but the other starts wo - Inspectors 19633
Five inspectors will catch an average of 70 black passengers in 6 days. How many black passengers are caught by nine inspectors in 10 days? - Neighboring 19293
Farmers had three harvesters at their disposal during the harvest, with which they would harvest the fields in 9 hours. How long will it take them if two more harvesters from the neighboring district come to help them?
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