document.write( "Question 1028977: A ski resort can manufacture enough snow to open its steepest run in 16 h, whereas naturally falling snow would have to last for 48 h to provide enough snow. If the resort makes snow at the same time as it is snowing naturally, how long will it be before the run can be opened? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #648049 by jorel555(1290)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! t/16 is the rate the resort makes snow, \n" ); document.write( "t/48 is the rate for naturally falling snow. \n" ); document.write( "If it is snowing, AND the resort is making snow, then \n" ); document.write( "1/16+1/48=1/t \n" ); document.write( "3/48+1/48=1/t \n" ); document.write( "4/48=1/t \n" ); document.write( "4t=48 \n" ); document.write( "t=12 hours to make enough snow, working together!!!!! \n" ); document.write( " |