Problema Solution

Frank can type a report in 3 hours. James takes 4 hours to type it. How long will it take the two of them typing together?

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franks 1 hour work  = 1/3

james 1 hour work = 1/4

frank + james 1 hour work  = 1/3 + 1/4 

                                        =  4+3                  =  7/12

                                            ------------ 

12

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Hence both can do the work in 12/7   = 1.7 days    or  write    12/7 only  or write    or 1  ----

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