SOLUTION: One tap could fill a bucket in 3 minutes. Another tap could fill the same bucket in 2 minutes. How long would it take to fill the bucket if both taps were used?

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Question 956885: One tap could fill a bucket in 3 minutes. Another tap could
fill the same bucket in 2 minutes.
How long would it take to fill the bucket if both taps were
used?
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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One tap could fill a bucket in 3 minutes. Another tap could
fill the same bucket in 2 minutes.
How long would it take to fill the bucket if both taps were
used?
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1/3=fill rate of first bucket
1/2=fill rate of second bucket
1/x=fill rate with both taps used
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sum of indv. rates = rate working together
1/3+1/2=1/x
2/6+3/6=1/x
5/6=1/x
x=6/5 or 1.2 min
How long would it take to fill the bucket if both taps were used? 1.2 min