SOLUTION: it takes an experienced clerk 9 days to process the mailing of annual forms it takes a new clerk 14 days how long will it take if they worked together?

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Question 982729: it takes an experienced clerk 9 days to process the mailing of annual forms it takes a new clerk 14 days how long will it take if they worked together?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
1/9 + 1/14 = 1/x
Common denominator = 126x
14x + 9x = 126
23x = 126
x = 126/23
x = 5.5 days
Hope this helps:-)