Problema Solution

An experienced accountant can prepare a tax return in 10 hours. A novice accountant can do the job in 15 hours. How long will it take them to do the job working together?

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x/10 + x/15 = 1

30(x/10 + x/15 = 1)

3x + 2x = 30

5x = 30

x = 6

Working together it would take them 6 hours to do the job.