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Answer the following work problem. Report your answer to the nearest tenth of a hour.


Frank can do a certain job in 7 hours. Maria can do the same job in 6 hours.

Frank and Maria work together to complete the same job. However, Frank starts working 4 hours after Maria starts to work. How many hours will it take for them to complete the job once Maria starts to work?


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