Relative Rates Work Word Problems
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Answer the following work problem. Report your answers to the nearest tenth of a year.


When Tammy and Joe work together to complete a job it takes them 10 years. However, when Joe works alone, it takes 3 years longer than when Tammy works alone.

How long would it take Tammy and Joe to do the job if each of them works alone?


Tammy's solo rate is years.
Joe's solo rate is years.