Question

An experienced bricklayer can work twice as fast as an apprentice bricklayer. After the bricklayers work together on a job for 4 hours, the experienced bricklayer quits. The apprentice requires 14 more hours to finish the job. How long would it take the experienced bricklayer, working alone, to do the job?

Answer 1

Answer:

7 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

An experienced bricklayer can work twice as fast as an apprentice bricklayer. The apprentice needs 14, so 14/2=7