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| − | Let <math>x</math> be the number of bricks in the chimney. The work done is the rate multiplied by the time. Using <math>w = rt</math>, we get | + | Let <math>x</math> be the number of bricks in the chimney. The work done is the rate multiplied by the time. |
| − | <math>x = (\frac{x}{9} + \frac{x}{10} - 10)\cdot(5)</math>. Solving for <math>x</math>, we get <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B)} \text{900}}</math>. | + | Using <math>w = rt</math>, we get <math>x = (\frac{x}{9} + \frac{x}{10} - 10)\cdot(5)</math>. Solving for <math>x</math>, we get <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B)} \text{900}}</math>. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{AMC10 box|year=2008|ab=B|num-b=17|num-a=19}} | {{AMC10 box|year=2008|ab=B|num-b=17|num-a=19}} | ||
{{MAA Notice}} | {{MAA Notice}} | ||
Revision as of 12:17, 7 June 2021
Problem
Bricklayer Brenda would take nine hours to build a chimney alone, and bricklayer Brandon would take 
hours to build it alone. When they work together, they talk a lot, and their combined output decreases by bricks per hour. Working together, they build the chimney in 
hours. How many bricks are in the chimney?
Solution
Let 
be the number of bricks in the chimney. The work done is the rate multiplied by the time.
Using 
, we get 
. Solving for , we get 
.
See also
| 2008 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 19 | |
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