SOLUTION: A drain can empty a swimming pool in 8 days. A second drain can empty the same pool in 4 days. In how much time will the two drains working together empty the pool?
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Question 151817: A drain can empty a swimming pool in 8 days. A second drain can empty the same pool in 4 days. In how much time will the two drains working together empty the pool? Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Remember: = drain 1, 8 days = drain 2, 4days
If work together,
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Thank you,
Jojo
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