Patrick B. answered 03/05/19
Math and computer tutor/teacher
the combined workrate is 1/4
the slower work rate is 1/20
x + 1/20 = 1/4
20x + 1 = 5 <--- multiplies everything by 20
20x = 4
x = 4/20 = 1/5
The faster computer will take 5 minutes
Shelby S.
asked 03/05/19Working together, it takes two computers 4 minutes to send out a company email. If it takes the slower computer 20 minutes to do the job on its own, how long will it take the faster computer to do the job on its own
Patrick B. answered 03/05/19
Math and computer tutor/teacher
the combined workrate is 1/4
the slower work rate is 1/20
x + 1/20 = 1/4
20x + 1 = 5 <--- multiplies everything by 20
20x = 4
x = 4/20 = 1/5
The faster computer will take 5 minutes
Mark M. answered 03/05/19
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
f represents the time needed by the faster
4/20 + 4/f = 1
Can you solve for f and answer?
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