Bob can paint a fence in 5 hours and working with jen, the two of them can paint the same fence in 2 hours. how long would it take for jen to paint the fence alone?

Bob;

5 hours = 1 fence

1 hour = 1/5 fence

Together:

2 hours = 1 fence

1 hour = 1/2 fence

Jen:

1 hour = 1/2 - 1/5 = 5/10 - 2/10 = 3/10

Find the amount of time Jen will need:

3/10 fence = 1 hour

1/10 fence = 1/3 hour

10/10 fence = 10/3 hour = 3 1/3 hours

Answer: Jen will take 3 1/3 hours to paint the fence alone.