Work Problems

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What is a work problem in mathematics?

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A work problem involves calculating the time it takes for one or more people to complete a task based on their individual work rates.

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How do you calculate the combined work rate of two people?

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If Katherine can paint a room in 4 hours, what is her work rate?

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If Joe can paint a room in 6 hours, what is his work rate?

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What equation would you use to find the time it takes Katherine and Joe to paint a room together?

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If Carla can wash dishes in 42 minutes, what is her work rate?

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If Carla and Dan can wash dishes together in 28 minutes, what is their combined work rate?

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How do you find the time it takes for one person to complete a task alone if you know the combined work rate?

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If Sally and Dan can paint a room together in 3 hours, what is their combined work rate?

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If Dan can paint a room alone in 4 hours, what is his work rate?

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