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document.write( "Filling a tank. A water tank has an inlet pipe and a drain
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document.write( "pipe. A full tank can be emptied in 30 minutes if the drain
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document.write( "is opened and an empty tank can be filled in 45 minutes
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document.write( "with the inlet pipe opened. If both pipes are accidentally
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document.write( "opened when the tank is full, then how long will it take to
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Algebra.Com's Answer #256220 by Fombitz(32388)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Rate*Time=Volume \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Let the pool volume be \n" ); document.write( "Calculate the fill rate, \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Calculate the drain rate, \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Calculate the time when both valves are open, \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Substituting, \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |