$An$ application of rational functions may involve the number of $\square $ persons $Ta0$ $can$ do
a task in a certain amount of time. We can handle these applications involving work
in a manner similar to the method $5e$ used to solve distance, speed, and tìme
$problems$ $Woxk=$ $R$ Rate $X$ Time. Suppose you can finish a report $1\pi $ $2$ hours. Your
classmate can finish the same report in $4$ hours. How long will $it$ take to finish the
report if both of you work together? $BIe$ $haV8$ a saying that $1\pi 0$ $0$ heads are better
than $one^{7}$ would you rather work alone or with a team? Why?