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To find: When is the latest the auxiliary pump can be started so that the tanker is emptied by noon.
Answer to Problem 47AYU
Auxiliary pump must start before
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The main pump can empty the oil tanker in
Auxiliary pump can empty the oil tanker in
Calculation:
As per the given information −
The main pump can empty the oil tanker in
Auxiliary pump can empty the oil tanker in
Let us suppose auxiliary pump was running for
So, total workdone by main pump and auxiliary pump should be equal to
This means auxiliary pump must run for at least
Hence, auxiliary pump must start before
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