SOLUTION: Pipe A can fill a tank in 4 hr, Pipe B in 10 hrs and pipe C in 12 hrs. The pipes are connected to the same tank. How long does it take to fill the tank if all 3 are running togethe

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: Pipe A can fill a tank in 4 hr, Pipe B in 10 hrs and pipe C in 12 hrs. The pipes are connected to the same tank. How long does it take to fill the tank if all 3 are running together? This question is from textbook

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You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x="time together (in hrs)"

x%2F4%2Bx%2F10%2Bx%2F12=1 __ multiplying by 60 __ 15x+6x+5x=60 __ 26x=60