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Rina can paint a room in 12 hours, while Gino can paint it in 36 hours. How long will it take them working together?

  1. 9 hours
  2. 24 hours
  3. 16 hours
  4. 10 hours

Answer

A. 9 hours

Solution

Combined rate = 1/12 + 1/36 = 1/9 room/hour. Time = 9 hours.

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