Two mechanics, Bonita Rich and Pamela Pearson, take 9 hours to rebuild an engine when they work together. If each worked alone

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Two mechanics, Bonita Rich and Pamela Pearson, take 9 hours to rebuild an engine when they work together. If each worked alone, Bonita, the more experienced mechanic, could complete the job 1 hour faster than Pamela. How long would it take each of them to rebuild the engine working alone?
The time it takes Bonita is about hours.
(Round to two decimal places as needed.)
The time it takes Pamela is about hours.
(Round to two decimal places as needed.).

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