document.write( "Question 977303: One pump can fill a reservoir in 8 days and another can do it in 6 days. If both pumps begin working together but the faster pump breaks down at the end of the third day, how long will it take to fill the reservoir? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #598819 by richwmiller(17219) You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3/8+3/6= 3/8+4/8=7/8 finished in three days \n" ); document.write( "leaving 1/8 left to do which the slower pump can finish in onw more day \n" ); document.write( " |