SOLUTION: An inlet pipe can fill an empty swimming pool in 5 hours, and another inlet pipe can fill the pool in 3 hours. How long will it take both pipes to fill the pool?

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Question 880092: An inlet pipe can fill an empty swimming pool in 5 hours, and another inlet pipe can fill the pool in 3 hours. How long will it take both pipes to fill the pool?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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