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Looms M and N weave one order of cloth. They work together for the first part, and then M alone finishes the rest, as shown on the progress bar. How long would loom N alone take for the whole order?

Class 10Work Rates with Two UnknownsAlgebra — Systems of Equations
  • A15 hours
  • B10 hours
  • C6 hours
  • D12 hours

Step-by-Step Solution

M does in 5 h, so . Together they do in 4 h, so and . N alone: 10 hours.
Answer: B) 10 hours

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