SOLUTION: Hose A can fill a tanker in 12 hours. Hose B can fill a tanker in 8 hours. How long will it take to fill the tanker if both hoses are used? (You must show the equation, all solving
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Question 816056: Hose A can fill a tanker in 12 hours. Hose B can fill a tanker in 8 hours. How long will it take to fill the tanker if both hoses are used? (You must show the equation, all solving steps, and state your final answer with appropriate units. Thank you!)
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/8+1/12=1/x
3/24+2/24=1/x
5/24=1/x
x=24/5
x=4.8 hours together
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