Solve the Problem $65 \frac { 1 } { 6 }$

question 135

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-An experienced accountant can prepare a tax return in 17 hours. A novice accountant can do the job in 23 hours. How long will it take them to do the job working together?

• A) \(65 \frac { 1 } { 6 }\) hours
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 391 }\) hours
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 40 }\) hours
• D) \(9 \frac { 31 } { 40 }\) hours

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