document.write( "Question 1055872: A water faucet can fill a sink in 15 minutes, whereas the drain can empty it in 6 minutes.
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document.write( "\"1%2F6+-+1%2F15\" = \"15%2F90+-+6%2F90\" = \"9%2F90\" = \"1%2F10\" of the tank volume goes out every minute.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Answer. The tank will be emptied in 10 minutes.\r\n" );
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