SOLUTION: a bath can be filled by cold water tap in ten minutes and by a hot water tap in 15 minutes.how long does it take to fill the bath if both taps are turned on.

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Question 873755: a bath can be filled by cold water tap in ten minutes and by a hot water tap in 15 minutes.how long does it take to fill the bath if both taps are turned on.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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1%2F10+%2B+1%2F15+=+1%2Fx |Multiplying thru by 60x so as all denominators = 1
6x + 4x = 60
10x = 60
x = 6min