SOLUTION: A tap can fill the tub in 6 minutes. At the same time a full tub can be drained in
9 minutes. If the tap is turned on and the drained at the same time, how long would it take to
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Question 792359: A tap can fill the tub in 6 minutes. At the same time a full tub can be drained in
9 minutes. If the tap is turned on and the drained at the same time, how long would it take to fill the empty tub to full? Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The rate of filling with both vents open at same time is tubs per minute. tubs per minute. You are interested in the reciprocal, 18 minutes to fill the tub.
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