Set Up and Solve an Equation

question 17

Multiple Choice

Set up and solve an equation. Round to the nearest tenth. One farmer bales her hay in 15 days. A second farmer does it in 6 days. How many days will it take them working together?

• A) 4.3 days
• B) 0.2 day
• C) 3.3 days
• D) 21 days
• E) 20 days

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Math Ability

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