document.write( "Question 982729: it takes an experienced clerk 9 days to process the mailing of annual forms it takes a new clerk 14 days how long will it take if they worked together? \n" ); document.write( "
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\n" ); document.write( "1/9 + 1/14 = 1/x
\n" ); document.write( "Common denominator = 126x
\n" ); document.write( " 14x + 9x = 126
\n" ); document.write( "23x = 126
\n" ); document.write( "x = 126/23
\n" ); document.write( "x = 5.5 days
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