Question
If Billy and Oscar work together, they can complete a job in 8 days. If Billy and Oscar worked together for 6 days, followed by Oscar who worked alone for the next 18 days, they can finish off the job.
  1. How many days would Oscar 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 Oscar work together, they can complete a job in 8 days. If Billy and Oscar worked together for 6 days, followed by Oscar who worked alone for the next 18 days, they can finish off the job.
  1. How many days would Oscar need to complete the job alone? 
  2. How many days would Billy need to complete the job alone?