2.) A water tank can be filled by an intake pipe in 12 hours. A draining pipe can empty the water tank in 18 hours. If both pipes are open, how long will it take to fill the tank?

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I. Solve the following problems.
1.) Joyce can finish typing a manuscript
in 5 hours, while Kevin can finish doing it
in 8 hours. How long will it take both of
them to finish typing the manuscript if
they work together?
2.) A water tank can be filled by an intake
pipe in 12 hours. A draining pipe can
empty the water tank in 18 hours. If both
pipes are open, how long will it take to fill
the tank?
Transcribed Image Text:I. Solve the following problems. 1.) Joyce can finish typing a manuscript in 5 hours, while Kevin can finish doing it in 8 hours. How long will it take both of them to finish typing the manuscript if they work together? 2.) A water tank can be filled by an intake pipe in 12 hours. A draining pipe can empty the water tank in 18 hours. If both pipes are open, how long will it take to fill the tank?
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