1. There are 6000 gallons inside a ship. Two pumps are employed to empty it. Working together, they take 1 hour to do the job. Pump number 1 can pump 40 gallons per minute. At what rate is the other pump working?
1. There are 6000 gallons inside a ship. Two pumps are employed to empty it. Working together, they take 1 hour to do the job. Pump number 1 can pump 40 gallons per minute. At what rate is the other pump working?
Elementary Algebra
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ISBN:9780998625713
Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith
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Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations
Section8.7: Solve Proportion And Similar Figure Applications
Problem 8.149TI: Pediatricians prescribe 5 milliliters (ml) of acetaminophen for every 25 pounds of a child’s weight....
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