SOLUTION: a swimming pool can be filled in 16 hours if water enters through a pipe alone, or in 23 hours if water enters through a hose alone. if water is entering through both the pipe and

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Question 834612: a swimming pool can be filled in 16 hours if water enters through a pipe alone, or in 23 hours if water enters through a hose alone. if water is entering through both the pipe and the hose, how long will it take to fill the pool?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sum the rates.

HosePlusPipeRate=1%2F16%2B1%2F23 pool's-worth per hour