I think I have seen such a question on a kaplan test. However, don't quote me on that. I could have seen it somehwere else.. :-)
Why cant this be a gmat question? You would really have stretch your thinking and spend time to test all cases before selecting E. (The answer is E right?)
This is how I approached the problem. Both Lindsay and Joseph can complete painting in the room in one hour. Lindsay can complete 1/x of the room in one hour. Therefore, Joseph can complete 1-(1/x) or (x-1)/x of a room in one hour. As 20 minutes is one third of an hour (60 min). Therefore Joseph wou...