Question

Julie can pack 18 hampers in 5 hours, Kyle can pack 14 hampers in 4 hours. Julie and Kyle work together to pack a total of 40 hampers. If they continue to work at the same rate, how long will it take them to pack the 40 hampers? Give your answer in hours and minutes, to the nearest minute.

Answer 1

It will take 1 hour and 25 minutes to pack the 40 hampers

Explanation:

Julie can pack 18 hampers in 5 hours

Kyle can pack 14 hampers in 4 hours

Julie and Kyle work together to pack a total of 40 hampers

Work done by Julie in one hour = 18/5

Work done by Kyle = 14/4

Work done all together

14/4 * 4 + 18/5 *5 = 40 * 1/x

14+18/40 = 1/k

K = 40/32 = 1.25 hours