Solve the Problem. -Ron Takes Two Hr More Time Than Paul to Mow

question 48

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Ron takes two hr more time than Paul to mow the lawn. Working together they can mow the lawn in 5 hr. How long does it take each of them working alone? Round to the nearest tenth, if
Necessary.

• A) Paul: 8 hr; Ron: 10 hr
• B) Paul: 10 hr; Ron: 12 hr
• C) Paul: 9.1 hr; Ron: 11.1 hr
• D) Paul: 8.3 hr; Ron: 10.3 hr

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