SOLUTION: I have been struggling with this problem for the past few days! I cannot figure out how to set up a work rate table which is required by my professor let alone figure out how to ge

Algebra.Com
Question 806312: I have been struggling with this problem for the past few days! I cannot figure out how to set up a work rate table which is required by my professor let alone figure out how to get the answer. Any and all help would be appreciated!
Question: (work rate table required)
A water tank can be filled by one pipe in 6 hours and by a second pipe in 10 hours. If the first pipe is open for 4 hours and then the second pipe is opened, how long will it take to fill the tank?

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Define "Work Rate Table"

John

Egw to Beta kai to Sigma
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
The Out Campaign: Scarlet Letter of Atheism


RELATED QUESTIONS

Hi, I am taking an online algebra class as part of my pre-nursing courses. I have been... (answered by checkley71)
Solve by elimination method 0.05x+0.25y=66 0.15x+0.05y=72 I have been trying to... (answered by ewatrrr)
I have been struggling with this problem for a few days now: Let U = {1, 2, 3, 4,... (answered by MathLover1,helper 1234321,ikleyn,MathTherapy)
How do you solve for θ2 in he equation n1(sinθ1)=n2(sinθ2) Thanks... (answered by jim_thompson5910)
I have been struggling with a word problem. The problem is "Best rentals charges a daily (answered by math_tutor2020,ikleyn,josgarithmetic,MathTherapy)
I cannot figure this problem out! I cannot figure out how to set up an equation and... (answered by josgarithmetic)
I cannot figure out how to set this problem up, can you help... (answered by ccstarburstlover)
multiply both side of the equation by a common denominator to eliminate the fractions. (answered by mananth)
Multiply both side of the equation by a common denominator to eliminate the fractions. (answered by Earlsdon)