Question

Working alone, Gabriella can pick forty bushels of apples in 15 hours. Aliyah can pick the same amount in 12 hours. If they worked together how long would it take them? Round to the nearest hundredths.

Answer 1

Answer: 6.66666667 hours

Explanation:

(1/15+1/12=1/x)*180

12x+15x=180

27x=180

x=6.66666667