document.write( "Question 1066656: One gas pump can fill a container 1.5 times faster than a second pump. If both pumps are open, the container can be filled in 6 minutes. If only the slower pump is open, how long would it take to fill the container? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #681863 by josgarithmetic(39620)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Rate of fast pump: \n" ); document.write( "Rate of slow pump: \n" ); document.write( "Rate of both pumps together: \n" ); document.write( "Unit for rate is \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Multiply both members by 6x.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Fourteen minutes for slow pump to fill the container \n" ); document.write( " |