document.write( "Question 164478: An Oil Tanker can be filled in 10 hrs from one pipe. It can be filled by another pipeline in 8 hrs. How long will it take to fill the tank if both pipe lines are used.\r
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document.write( "answer: it will take 4 4/9 hoursto fill the tanker using both pipes. \r
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document.write( "need a break down of how my book got 4 4/9 hours to fill the tanker using both pipes. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #121197 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 10*8/(10+8)=80/18=4.444 HOURS TO FILL THE TANK USING BOTH PIPES. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |