A Technician Spends 15 1/2 Hours at Work

question 10

Short Answer

A technician spends 15 1/2 hours at work. Repairing a refrigerator takes 1/2 of the time, and repairing a window air conditioner takes 1/3 of the time. The technician spends 1/18 of the time ordering parts and 1/9 of the time eating lunch. Find the number of hours the technician spends repairing the refrigerator.

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Definitions:

Antibodies

Y-shaped proteins in the immune system that detect and help neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

Major Personal Injury

A significant physical injury resulting from an accident or incident, which can have profound impacts on an individual's life and wellbeing.

Work Responsibilities

Duties or tasks that are expected to be carried out as part of one's job role or occupation.

Living Conditions

The social and environmental factors that contribute to the quality and manner of a person's daily life and wellbeing.