SOLUTION: I figured out the answer but I cannot do the equation. here is the problem.
A 2000L tank containing 550L of water is being filled with water at the rate of 75L per minute from a
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Question 349867: I figured out the answer but I cannot do the equation. here is the problem.
A 2000L tank containing 550L of water is being filled with water at the rate of 75L per minute from a full 1600L tank. How long will it be before the two tanks have the same amount of water?
Thank you.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the amount of water in tank 1 (2000 L):
Find the amount of water in tank 2 (1600 L):
When does ???
Find .
Take it from there to solve for .
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