- A6 h
- B12.5 h
- C25 h
- D5 h
Step-by-Step Solution
Per hour: . Time = 6 h. (12.5 h is the average of the two times, which is wrong.)
Answer: A) 6 h
Using the two inlet pipes in the figure together, how long will the empty tank take to fill?
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