Tom and Sam can finish a plowing job in two hours if they work toghether. Tom working alone can do the job in 7 hours. How long would it take Sam to finish the same job alone?

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Tom and Sam can finish a plowing job in two hours if they work toghether. Tom working alone can do the job in 7 hours. How long would it take Sam to finish the same job alone?

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Answer:

Explanation:

If he takes 7 hours, she would take 7 hours doing it at the same pace

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Answer:

The answer is 2.8 hours = 2 hours and 48 min

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