SOLUTION: Two pumps are used to empty a tank filled with water. When working together they can empty the tank in 6 hours. One pump can empty it in 2 hours less than the other, which can do i

SOLUTION: Two pumps are used to empty a tank filled with water. When working together they can empty the tank in 6 hours. One pump can empty it in 2 hours less than the other, which can do i

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Question 1180925: Two pumps are used to empty a tank filled with water. When working together they can empty the tank in 6 hours. One pump can empty it in 2 hours less than the other, which can do it alone.
How long would it take for each pump to empty the single tank
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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