Problema Solution

Pipe A fills the pool in 4 hours while pipe B drains it in 8 hours. If both pipes are open, how long will it take to fill the pool?

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let


x = the hours it takes the pool to fill when both pipes are open


1/4 - 1/8 = 1/x


by solving we find


x = 8 hours


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it takes 8 hour for the pool to fill when both pipes are open.