SOLUTION: Solve the following parallel process word problem: Troy can wash a cat in 1 hour. Tricia can wash a cat in 2 hours. How long would it take Troy and Tricia to wash a cat i

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Question 873380: Solve the following parallel process word problem:
Troy can wash a cat in 1 hour. Tricia can wash a cat in 2 hours.
How long would it take Troy and Tricia to wash a cat if they
worked together?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%281.5%29%2F1+=+1%2Fx
1.5x = 1
x = 1/(3/2) = 2/3 hr