Question
If Billy and Simon work together, they can complete a job in 12 days. If Billy and Simon worked together for 8 days, followed by Simon who worked alone for the next 20 days, they can finish off the job.
  1. How many days would Simon need to complete the job alone? 
  2. How many days would Billy need to complete the job alone?
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If Billy and Simon work together, they can complete a job in 12 days. If Billy and Simon worked together for 8 days, followed by Simon who worked alone for the next 20 days, they can finish off the job.
  1. How many days would Simon need to complete the job alone? 
  2. How many days would Billy need to complete the job alone?