SOLUTION: a and b can each pack 120 crates in 24 hours and 30 hours respectively. how long will they take to pack 240 crates working together ???

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Question 877060: a and b can each pack 120 crates in 24 hours and 30 hours respectively. how long will they take to pack 240 crates working together ???
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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for 120 crates
1/24+1/30=1/x
x = 40/3=13.34 hours together
for 240 crates
x = 80/3=26.67 hours together