A) One person can complete a task in 5 hours, and another can complete the same task in 6 hours. How long will it take both people working together to complete the task? B) If the person who can complete the task in 5 hours begins working 1 hour before the second person. How long will they work together to complete the task?

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A) One person can complete a task in 5 hours, and another can complete the same task in 6 hours. How long will it take both people working together to complete the task? B) If the person who can complete the task in 5 hours begins working 1 hour before the second person. How long will they work together to complete the task?
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