SOLUTION: A new type of pump can drain a certain pool in 9 hours. An older pump can drain the pool in 11 hours. How long will it take both pumps working together to drain the pool?

Question 1129103: A new type of pump can drain a certain pool in 9 hours. An older pump can drain the pool in 11 hours. How long will it take both pumps working together to drain the pool?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
pool per hours

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Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A new type of pump can drain a certain pool in 9 hours. An older pump can drain the pool in 11 hours. How long will it take both pumps working together to drain the pool?

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