SOLUTION: suppose that a small pump can empty a swimming pool in 60 hours and that a large pump can empty a pool in 30 hours. Working together, how long will it take to empty the pool

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Question 819250: suppose that a small pump can empty a swimming pool in 60 hours and that a large pump can empty a pool in 30 hours. Working together, how long will it take to empty the pool
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/30+x/60=1
2x/60+x/60=1
3x/60=1
3x=60
x=20