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# Working alone at its constant rate, machine A can produce 240 pins in

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Working alone at its constant rate, machine A can produce 240 pins in x hours. Working alone at its constant rate, machine B can produce 240 pins in y hours. How many hours will it take machines A and B to produce 240 pins, when working together at their respective constant rates?

1) $$\frac{xy}{(x+y)}=4$$
2) $$x=20$$

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