SOLUTION: Hello there,
Here is my problem: A tank can be filled by one pump in 50 minutes and by another pump in 60 minutes. A third pump can drain the tank in 75 minutes. If all 3 pumps go
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Here is my problem: A tank can be filled by one pump in 50 minutes and by another pump in 60 minutes. A third pump can drain the tank in 75 minutes. If all 3 pumps go
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Question 1053975: Hello there,
Here is my problem: A tank can be filled by one pump in 50 minutes and by another pump in 60 minutes. A third pump can drain the tank in 75 minutes. If all 3 pumps go into operation, how long will it take to fill the tank?
I made a table saying which pumps there are and how long it takes to fill the tank or drain. I keep getting an equation like so:
1/50x + 1/60x - 1/75x = 1
That simplifes to 7/300x = 1
Then x = 42.8571 repeated.
My Online Homework says this answer is wrong. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong?
Thank you!! Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, ikleyn:Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Add the rates of pumping and subtract the
rate of draining ( as you know )
[ 1 tank filled ] / [ 50 min ]
[ 1 tank filled ] / [ 60 min ]
[ 1 tank drained ] / [ 75 min ]
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Let = the time in minutes to fill tank
The rate filling the tank is:
[ 1 tank filled ] / [ t minutes ]
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Multiply both sides by min
Same as your answer -I would start to doubt the
online homework. You might want another opinion also.
