Tuesday, July 19, 2011

How to solve this math word problem?

Working alone, mike can accomplish the entire task in 20 hours. Mike begins work on the task and Mary Beth joins him 3 hours later. Working together they are able to finish the task in 4 hours. How long would it take Mary Beth working alone to complete the task? The answer should be 80/13 but I don't understand how. Thanks

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