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One tailor can stitch an order of school blazers in 15 days and a second tailor in 35 days. If both stitch together, in how many days will the order be ready?

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  • A10.5
  • B25
  • C12
  • D9

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Combined rate = 1/15 + 1/35 = 7/105 + 3/105 = 10/105 of the order per day, so 105/10 = 10.5 days.
Answer: A) 10.5

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