SOLUTION: A new type of pump can drain a certain pool in 9 hours. An older pump can drain the pool in 11 hours. How long will it take both pumps working together to drain the pool?

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Question 1129103: A new type of pump can drain a certain pool in 9 hours. An older pump can drain the pool in 11 hours. How long will it take both pumps working together to drain the pool?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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A new type of pump can drain a certain pool in 9 hours. An older pump can drain the pool in 11 hours. How long will it take both pumps working together to drain the pool?
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He's at it AGAIN!!! Yeah, the one with ARITHMETIC in his name. How IRONIC!! This is WRONG, so act as though no-one responded.

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