SOLUTION: willie can type a 200 work essay in 6 hours. myra can type the same essay in 4.5 hours. If the work together, how long will it take them to type the essay? A. 2 3/5 hr B. 2 4/

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: willie can type a 200 work essay in 6 hours. myra can type the same essay in 4.5 hours. If the work together, how long will it take them to type the essay? A. 2 3/5 hr B. 2 4/      Log On


   



Question 440281: willie can type a 200 work essay in 6 hours. myra can type the same essay in 4.5 hours. If the work together, how long will it take them to type the essay?
A. 2 3/5 hr
B. 2 4/7 hr
C. 1 4/7 hr
D. 1 3/5 hr

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x represent how long will it take them together to type the essay
Question states*** Per hour the Equalizer
1/6 + 1/4.5 = 1/x
4.5x + 6x = 6*4.5
10.5x = 27
x = 27/(21/2)
x = 54/21 = 2 12/21 OR 2 4/7 hr