Tim and Fred were able to restock the store in 7 hours together. It takes
Fred 9 hours to complete this job alone. Without help, how long
would it take Tim to complete this job?

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Answer:

When 2 people work together the total time equals

Total Time = Time 1 * Time 2 / (Time 1 + Time 2)

Let's solve for Time 1 (which will be Tim's time.)

7 hours = Time 1 * 9 / (Time 1 + 9)

7 * Time 1 + 63 = Time 1 * 9

63 = 2 * Time 1

Time 1 = 30.5 Hours (Tim's Time)

Double Check

Total = 30.5 * 9 / (30.5 + 9)

Total = 274.5  / 39.5

Total = 7 Hours

Again, Tim's Time is 30.5 Hours

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