Malcom runs a store selling custom made computers in only 2 hours. His new assistant, Jamal, is less experienced and requires 3 hours to assemble each computer. Working together, how long will it take Malcolm and Jamal to clear their backlog of 70 orders

Malcom runs a store selling custom made computers in only 2 hours. His new assistant, Jamal, is less experienced and requires 3 hours to assemble each computer. Working together, how long will it take Malcolm and Jamal to clear their backlog of 70 orders

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 307E: Mia can clean her apartment in 6 hours while her roommate can clean the apartment in 5 hours. If...

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