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it takes carolyn 4 hr to type a final exam. it takes Elise 3 hr to do the same job. How long would it take them, working together, to do the
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it takes carolyn 4 hr to type a final exam. it takes Elise 3 hr to do the same job. How long would it take them, working together, to do the typing? Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, solver91311:Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! it takes carolyn 4 hr to type a final exam. it takes Elise 3 hr to do the same job. How long would it take them, working together, to do the typing?
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Let x = time (hours) it takes for both
then
x(1/4 + 1/3) = 1
multiplying both sides by 12:
x(3 + 4) = 12
x(7) = 12
x = 12/7
x = 1.7 hours
or
x = 1 hour and 43 minutes
If A can do a job in x time periods, then A can do of the job in 1 time period. Likewise, if B can do the same job in y time periods, then B can do of the job in 1 time period.
So, working together, they can do
of the job in 1 time period.
Therefore, they can do the whole job in:
time periods.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
