(1/J) + (1/5J) = 1/10 where J = Jane's time
(6/5J)= 1/10 => 5J = 60
Therefore, J=12 =Jane's time and Joan's time = 60
Remember the "reciprocals" are RATES!
Tianna W.
asked • 01/16/19It takes Joan 5 times longer than Jane to file the reports. Together, they can file the reports in 10 minutes. How long would it take each woman to file the reports by herself
It takes Joan 5 times longer than Jane to file the reports. Together, they can file the reports in 10 minutes. How long would it take each woman to file the reports by herself
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