Relative Rates Work Word Problems
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Answer the following work problem. Report your answers to the nearest tenth of a hour.


When Sue and David work together to complete a job it takes them 13 hours. However, when David works alone, it takes 2 hours longer than when Sue works alone.

How long would it take Sue and David to do the job if each of them works alone?


Sue's solo rate is hours.
David's solo rate is hours.