Machine A finishes a job in 12 hours and machine B in 4 hours. Working together, how long do they take?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: In one hour they complete of the job.
  2. Step 2: Time hours.
Answer
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Why not the others: : The two times were averaged. : The two times were added. : The times were multiplied without dividing by their sum.

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