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


When Sue and Juan work together to complete a job it takes them 13 months. However, when Juan works alone, it takes 6 months longer than when Sue works alone.

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


Sue's solo rate is months.
Juan's solo rate is months.