document.write( "Question 151043: The time t required to empty a tank varies inversely as the rate r of the pumping. If a pump can empty a tank in 45 mintutes at a rate of 600kl/min, how long will it take a pump to empty the same tank if its rate is 1000 kl/min? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #110948 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 600/1,000=x/45 \n" ); document.write( "1,000x=27,000 \n" ); document.write( "x=27,000/1,000 \n" ); document.write( "x=27 min. to empty the tank @ 1000 kl. per min. \n" ); document.write( " |