Pipe A can empty a pool in 8 hours. If Pipe B is also used, the pool can be emptied in 3 hours. How long would it take Pipe B. by itself, to empty the pool? Round answers to the nearest tenth if necessary hours

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Pipe A can empty a pool in 8 hours. If Pipe B is also used, the pool can be emptied in 3 hours. How
long would it take Pipe B, by itself, to empty the pool? Round answers to the nearest tenth if
necessary.
hours
Transcribed Image Text:Pipe A can empty a pool in 8 hours. If Pipe B is also used, the pool can be emptied in 3 hours. How long would it take Pipe B, by itself, to empty the pool? Round answers to the nearest tenth if necessary. hours
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