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Question 900749: A new photocopier works 2 times faster than the old one. When the machines work together, a university can produce all its staff manuals in 24 hours. Find the time it would take each machine, working alone to complete the job
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/x+1/2x=1/24
2/2x+1/2x=1/24
3/2x=1/24
3/x=1/12
3/x=3/36
x=36
check
1/36+1/72=1/24
2/72+1/72=1/24
3/72=1/24
1/24=1/24
ok