Two hoses against an open drain
Question
A paddling pool can be filled by one hose in minutes or by a second hose in minutes. With its drain open, a full pool empties in minutes. Starting empty, with both hoses running and the drain open, how many minutes until the pool is full?
Short answer
minutes. Net rate is pool per minute.
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