Problema Solution
a pool can be filled by one pipe in 5 hours and by a second pipe in 6 hours. how long will it take to fill the pool using both pipes?
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Let x represent the number of hours that the both pipes need to fill the pool together, x>0
1/5 + 1/6 = 1/x
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x = 2.73 hr
It will take 2.73 hours to fill the pool using both pipes.