Suppose in Exercise 85 that the first pump is three times as fast as the third pump.
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Suppose in Exercise 85 that the first pump is three times as fast as the third pump. the first and second pumps can empty the pool in 6 hours, and all three pumps can empty the pool in 8 hours.
(a) Are these data realistic? Explain your reasoning.
(b) Make a conjecture about a solution to these data.
(c) Test your conjecture by solving the problem.
Data from Exercise 85
Three pumps are being used to empty a small swimming pool. The first pump is twice as fast as the second pump. The first two pumps can empty the pool in 8 hours, while all three pumps can empty it in 6 hours. How long would it take each pump to empty the pool individually?
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College Algebra With Modeling And Visualization
ISBN: 9780134418049
6th Edition
Authors: Gary Rockswold
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