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Mr. Simmons figures he can paint his house in 5 days. If his son helps, together they can paint it in 2 days. How long will it take his son to paint the house if he works alone?
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Mr. Simmons figures he can paint his house in 5 days. If his son helps, together they can paint it in 2 days. How long will it take his son to paint the house if he works alone?

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3 hrs 20 min

Explanation:

1/5 + 1/x = 1/2

x = 10/3

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