Sheldon and Penny were awarded a contract to paint 16 offices in the new math building at a university. Once all the preparation work is complete, Sheldon can paint an office in 30 min and Penny can paint an office in 45 min.a. How long would it take them to paint one office working together?b. How long would it take them to paint all 16 offices?

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Sheldon and Penny were awarded a contract to paint 16 offices in the new math building at a university. Once all the preparation work is complete, Sheldon can paint an office in 30 min and Penny can paint an office in 45 min.

a. How long would it take them to paint one office working together?

b. How long would it take them to paint all 16 offices?

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