SOLUTION: An empty bucket is put under two faucets. if one faucet is turned on alone, the bucket fills in 6 minutes. If the other faucet is turned on alone, the bucket fills in 4 minutes.

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Question 261003: An empty bucket is put under two faucets. if one faucet is turned on
alone, the bucket fills in 6 minutes. If the other faucet is turned on
alone, the bucket fills in 4 minutes. If both are turned on how many
seconds will it take to fill the bucket?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/4+x/6=1
6x+4x=24
10x=24
x=2.4 minutes=
4/10*60=24 seconds
2 minutes 24 seconds
144 seconds