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Two taps together fill a tank in 9 3/8 hours. The larger takes 10 hours less than the smaller alone. How long does the smaller tap take alone?

Class 10Quadratic Word Problems: Work and PipesQuadratic Equations
  • A25 hours
  • B15 hours
  • C20 hours
  • D35 hours

Step-by-Step Solution

The larger takes 15 hours, so the smaller takes 25 hours. Check: .
Answer: A) 25 hours

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