Question

Working together, Beth and Katy can wash a car in 6 minutes. Had she done it by herself, it would have taken Katy 18 minutes. How long would it take Beth to wash the car herself?

Answer 1

Answer:

It would take Beth twelve minutes to wash the car herself

Step-by-step explanation:

If they do it together in 6 minutes.

& Katy can do it in 18 minutes alone

Then 18 - x = 6

replace x for twelve

18 - twelve = 6

Ans: twelve