SOLUTION: Six equal inlet pipes working together can fill a swimming pool in 28 minutes. How long will four of the pipes takes to fill the pool?
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Question 1074292: Six equal inlet pipes working together can fill a swimming pool in 28 minutes. How long will four of the pipes takes to fill the pool?
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Six equal inlet pipes working together can fill a swimming pool in 28 minutes. How long will four of the pipes takes to fill the pool?
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2/3 as much flow --> 1/(2/3) the time
= 1.5*28 = 42 minutes
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