SOLUTION: In 5 days A can do as much work as B in 6 days. If they work together they can complete 1 work in 12 days. In how many days can they complete a work separately?

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Question 901268: In 5 days A can do as much work as B in 6 days. If they work together they can complete 1 work in 12 days. In how many days can they complete a work separately?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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5a=6b,
1/a+1/b=1/12
a=26.4, b=22