Two pumps were required to pump water out of a submerged area after a hurricane. Pump A , the larger if the two pumps, can pump

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Two pumps were required to pump water out of a submerged area after a hurricane. Pump A , the larger if the two pumps, can pump

the water out in 25hours, whereas it would take pump b 125 hours. Both pumps were working for the first 5 hours until pump A broke down. How long did it take pump B to pump out the remaining water ?

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2 answers:

larisa86 [58] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-17T17:33:02+03:00

larisa86 [58]2 years ago

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I would say 100 hours i am not for sure cause i am a bit confused. sorry

Ghella [55] · Answer 2 · 2022-10-17T19:59:33+03:00

Ghella [55]2 years ago

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a little bit less than 115 hours because they have only been working for 5 hours each and pump b would take 125 hours and its already been 5 so therefor the awnser is a little bit less that 115 hours