Trent can deliver his newspapers in 10 minutes. It takes Lois 40 minutes to do the same route. How long would it take them to deliver the newspapers if they work together?

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Trent can deliver his newspapers in 10 minutes.  It takes Lois 40 minutes to do the same route.  How long would it take them to deliver the newspapers if they work​ together?

Raymond B. · Accepted Answer

1/10 + 1/40 = 1/xmultiply both sides by 40x4x + x= 40x = 40/5 = 8 minutes working together

Trent can deliver his newspapers in 10 minutes. It takes Lois 40 minutes to do the same route. How long would it take them to deliver the newspapers if they work together?

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Trent can deliver his newspapers in 10 minutes. It takes Lois 40 minutes to do the same route. How long would it take them to deliver the newspapers if they work​ together?

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Trent can deliver his newspapers in 10 minutes. It takes Lois 40 minutes to do the same route. How long would it take them to deliver the newspapers if they work together?