Problema Solution

A pool can be filled by one pipe in 5 hours and by a second pipe in 2 hours. How long will it take using both pipes?

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Let 'x' represent how long it takes to fill the pool using both pipes:

1/x=1/5+1/2

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x=1.428...

So it would take approximately 1.4 hours, just under 1 1/2 hours.