SOLUTION: I can't figure this one out.
A bathtub faucet will fill a tub in 4 minutes. The drain can drain the tub in 6 minutes. If the drain is left open and the faucet turned on, how lon
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: I can't figure this one out.
A bathtub faucet will fill a tub in 4 minutes. The drain can drain the tub in 6 minutes. If the drain is left open and the faucet turned on, how long will it be before the tub overflows?
I tried, X/4 + x/6= 1, 6x/24 + 4/24 =1 Devided by 24. 24x/24x =1 x=1
one hour? does this sound right? I appreciate anyone's help, thank you in advance. Best Regards, Heidi
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Answer by Nate(3500) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Faucet's rate: 4 minutes = 1/4
Drains's rate: -1/6
Rate * Time(t) = Work
12 minutes time
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