document.write( "Question 289831: Janet,an experienced shipping clerk, can fill a certain order in 2 hours. Tom, a new clerk needs 5hours to so the same job. Working together, how long will it take them to fill the order? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #209836 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x/2+x/5=1 \n" ); document.write( "5x+2x=10 \n" ); document.write( "7x=10 \n" ); document.write( "x=10/7 \n" ); document.write( "x=1 3/7 hours together \n" ); document.write( "10/7/2+10/7/5=1 \n" ); document.write( "5/7+2/7=1 \n" ); document.write( "janet does 5/7 of the job and tom does 2/7 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |