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Two pipes fill a tank together in 14 hours. One alone takes 21 hours longer than the other. How long does the slower pipe take?

Class 10Quadratic Word Problems: Work and PipesQuadratic Equations
  • A35 hours
  • B21 hours
  • C28 hours
  • D42 hours

Step-by-Step Solution

. Faster 21 h, slower 42 h.
Answer: D) 42 hours

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