Solve the Problem $\frac { 6 } { 5 } \mathrm { hr }$

question 31

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Martha can rake the leaves in her yard in 2 hours. Her younger brother can do the job in 3 hours. How long will it take them to do the job if they work together?

• A) \(\frac { 6 } { 5 } \mathrm { hr }\)
• B) \(6 \mathrm { hr }\)
• C) \(\frac { 5 } { 6 } \mathrm { hr }\)
• D) \(3 \mathrm { hr }\)

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Definitions:

Debt Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the proportion of a company's total debt to its total assets, indicating the company's leverage.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts owed by a business to external parties or individuals, which must be settled over time through the transfer of economic benefits.

Equity

The ownership interest in a company of its shareholders; it represents the amount of assets that would be returned to shareholders if all the company's debts were paid off.

Debt Ratio

A financial ratio that compares the amount of a company’s total debt to its total assets, indicating the leverage level.