Morgan can paint a standard-sized

house in about 5 days. For his latest job, Morgan

hires two assistants. At what rate must these

assistants work for Morgan to meet a deadline of

two days?

To solve this problem you must apply the proccedure shown below:

1. You have that Morgan can paint the house in about 5 days. Therefore, his rate is:

rate=1/5

2. Then the rate that the two assistants must work for Morgan to meet a deadline of two days is:

2 (1/5) + x (2) = 1

2/5+2x=1

2x=1 - (2/5)

2x=3/5

x=3 / (5x2)

x=3/10

The answer is: 3/10