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Stan and Hilda can mow the lawn in 30 min if they work together. If Hilda works twice as fast as Stan, how long does it take Stan to mow the lawn alone?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.8: Solve Uniform Motion And Work Applications

Problem 8.170TI: Cara and Cindy, working together, can rake the yard in 4 hours. Working alone, it takes Cindy 6...

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