SOLUTION: Bill can finish a report in 2 hours. Maria can finish the same report in 3.5 hours. How long will it take them to finish the report if they work together?

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Question 1071793: Bill can finish a report in 2 hours. Maria can finish the same report in 3.5 hours. How long will it take them to finish the report if they work together?
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Bill can finish a report in 2 hours. Maria can finish the same report in 3.5 hours. How long will it take them to finish the report if they work together?
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