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1 ) For Sandy, it takes 2 hours to spread mulch. However, Mike takes 10
hours to do the same thing. If working together, how long would they take?
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2 ) Tom can reupholster furniture in 9 hours. If Fred helps, it takes them
4 hours. Without help, how long would it take Fred to finish this job ?
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3 ) Tom and Mike were able to clean the store in 2 hours together. It takes
Mike 10 hours to do the same thing alone. Without help, how long
would it take Tom to do the same thing ?
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4 ) For Joan, it takes 4 hours to spread mulch. However, Nancy takes 2
hours to do the same thing. If working together, how long would they take?
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5 ) Benny can dust the house in 12 hours. If Sara helps, it takes them
8 hours. Without help, how long would it take Sara to finish the same job ?
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6 ) Alyssa and Sandy were able to mop the store in 7 hours together. It takes
Sandy 8 hours to do the same thing alone. Without help, how long
would it take Alyssa to do the same thing ?
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7 ) Jason takes 7 hours to clean the basement. It takes Jessica 11 hours to
finish this job. How long would it take if they worked together?
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8 ) Dan takes 8 hours to repair the roof. It takes Sally 5 hours to
complete this job. How long would it take if they worked together?
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9 ) Sam can clean the attic in 7 hours. If Alyssa helps, it takes them
5 hours. Without help, how long would it take Alyssa to clean the attic ?
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10 ) Sam takes 5 hours to paint a house. It takes Jessica 11 hours to
paint a house. How long would it take if they worked together?
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