SOLUTION: 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
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Question 1053964: 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? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 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?
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Use tank filled per minute:
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--> 1/50 + 1/60 - 1/75 = 1/t
