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Rate Problems - How Long Will it Take if 3 Teams Work Together

Team A, Team B, and Team C are working together to build a homecoming float. Independently, Team A requires ¼ of the time that it takes for Team B to build a float. Team B takes twice as long as Team C, which can build a float in 36 hours. 

If Teams A, B, and C work together, then approximately how many hours will it take the groups to complete the float?

Find the answer and brief explanation on the next 3 slides.

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