Next-door neighbors Bob and Jim use hoses from both houses to fill Bob’s swimming pool. Last summer, they found that it takes 18 hours to fill the pool using both hoses. If Bob’s hose, used alone, takes 20% less time than Jim’s hose used alone, how much time is required to fill the pool by each hose alone?

Next-door neighbors Bob and Jim use hoses from both houses to fill Bob’s swimming pool. Last summer, they found that it takes 18 hours to fill the pool using both hoses. If Bob’s hose, used alone, takes 20% less time than Jim’s hose used alone, how much time is required to fill the pool by each hose alone?

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter7: Rational Expressions And Functions

Section7.5: Solve Applications With Rational Equations

Problem 7.99TI: One gardener can mow a golf course in 4 hours, while another gardener can mow the same golf course...

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