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Which best describes the reasonableness of their solution?

Which best describes the reasonableness of their solution?-example-1
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Answer:

Option A

Their estimate time is longer than time it will actually take.

Explanation:

Given that,

number of hours Sandra takes to mow lawn = 45 minutes

= 0.75 hours

number of hours Kelly takes to mow lawn = 1 hour 15 minutes

= 1.25 hours

Estimate time to mow lawn if both works together = 1 hour

One part of work, if they work together = 1/0.75 + 1/1.25

1.25 + 0.75 /(1.25)(0.75)

2 / (1.25)(0.75)

(for complete work take reciprocal)

Number of hours it take to mow lawn if both work together

(1.25)(0.75) / 2

0.47 hours < 1

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