A small pipe can fill a tank in 6 min more time than it takes a larger pipe to fill the same tank. Working together, both pipes can fill the tank in 4 min. How long would it take the small pipe to fill the tank alone?

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Chapter47: Applications Of Formulas To Cutting Speed, Revolutions Per Minute, And Cutting Time
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I need the answers of time, speed and distance.. I need answers to number 4 and 5.
4. A small pipe can fill a tank in 6 min more time than it takes a larger pipe to fill
the same tank. Working together, both pipes can fill the tank in 4 min.
How long would it take the small pipe to fill the tank alone?
5. Colleen's travels 200 km. If the car had gone 10 kph faster, the trip would have
taken 1 hr. less. Find Colleen's speed.
Transcribed Image Text:4. A small pipe can fill a tank in 6 min more time than it takes a larger pipe to fill the same tank. Working together, both pipes can fill the tank in 4 min. How long would it take the small pipe to fill the tank alone? 5. Colleen's travels 200 km. If the car had gone 10 kph faster, the trip would have taken 1 hr. less. Find Colleen's speed.
4. A small pipe can fill a tank in 6 min more time than it takes a larger pipe to fill
the same tank. Working together, both pipes can fill the tank in 4 min.
How long would it take the small pipe to fill the tank alone?
5. Colleen's travels 200 km. If the car had gone 10 kph faster, the trip would have
taken 1 hr. less. Find Colleen's speed.
Transcribed Image Text:4. A small pipe can fill a tank in 6 min more time than it takes a larger pipe to fill the same tank. Working together, both pipes can fill the tank in 4 min. How long would it take the small pipe to fill the tank alone? 5. Colleen's travels 200 km. If the car had gone 10 kph faster, the trip would have taken 1 hr. less. Find Colleen's speed.
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