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A group of college students is volunteering for Homes for the Community during their spring break. They are putting the finishing touches on a house they built.

Working alone, Wade can paint a certain room in 7 hours. Rhonda can paint the same room in 5 hours. How long will it take them working together to paint the
room? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.
A. 17.5 hours
B. 0.08 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 2.92 hours

User Jake Worth
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Answer: 6 hours

Explanation:

User Kuanb
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Answer:

6 hours

Explanation:

7 hours + 5 hours = 2 rooms painted in 12 hours

12 รท2 =6

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