One inlet pipe can fill an empty pool in 6 hours, and a drain can empty the pool in 15 hours. How long will it take the pipe to fill the pool if the drain is left open? (Enter the exact value as an improper fraction if needed.) hours

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One inlet pipe can fill an empty pool in 6 hours, and a drain can empty the pool in 15 hours. How long will
it take the pipe to fill the pool if the drain is left open?
(Enter the exact value as an improper fraction if needed.)
hours
Transcribed Image Text:One inlet pipe can fill an empty pool in 6 hours, and a drain can empty the pool in 15 hours. How long will it take the pipe to fill the pool if the drain is left open? (Enter the exact value as an improper fraction if needed.) hours
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