SOLUTION: If Jim can dig a hole in 3 hours, and Dave can dig the same size hole in 1 hour, how long will it take them if they are working together?

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Question 1049187: If Jim can dig a hole in 3 hours, and Dave can dig the same size hole in 1 hour, how long will it take them if they are working together?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Jim can dig a hole in 3 hours, and Dave can dig the same size hole in 1 hour, how long will it take them if they are working together?
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Hint: Jim digs 1/3 hole per hour.
Dave digs 1 hole per hour.