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Joyce can plant a garden in 120 minutes, and Jim can do the same job in 80 minutes. How long will it take to plant the garden if both of them work together

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter7: Rational Expressions And Functions

Section7.5: Solve Applications With Rational Equations

Problem 311E: At the end of the day Dodie can clean her hair salon in 15 minutes. Ann, who works with her, can...

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