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Dwight and Mose decide
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08 Jan 2022, 20:35
08 Jan 2022, 20:35
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Dwight and Mose decide to build a new barn on their farm, and they begin to work in alternating shifts, with Dwight taking the first shift. During each of his shifts, Dwight does 1/4 of the remaining work. During each of his shifts, Mose does 1/6 of the remaining work. How much of the barn is left to finish when Mose begins his third shift?
A. 1/24
B. 5/36
C. 25/72
D. 75/256
E. 255/512
A. 1/24
B. 5/36
C. 25/72
D. 75/256
E. 255/512
Re: Dwight and Mose decide
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09 Jan 2022, 14:59
09 Jan 2022, 14:59
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Let total work be 256 units
Work remaining at the 5th shift (because Mose's third shift will be the sixth shift) = (256) *(3/4)*(5/6)*(3/4)*(5/6)*(3/4) = 75
Work remaining at the 5th shift (because Mose's third shift will be the sixth shift) = (256) *(3/4)*(5/6)*(3/4)*(5/6)*(3/4) = 75
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