SOLUTION: Computer A can carry out a task in 6 hours. Computer B can do the same task in 4 hours. How long would it take it they did it together?

Question 404619: Computer A can carry out a task in 6 hours. Computer B can do the same task in 4 hours. How long would it take it they did it together?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Computer A can carry out a task in 6 hours. Computer B can do the same task in 4 hours. How long would it take it they did it together?
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Let x = time (hours) it takes for both
then
x(1/6 + 1/4) = 1
multiplying both sides by 24:
x(4 + 6) = 24
10x = 24
x = 2.4 hours
or
x = 2 hours and 24 minutes
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