Solve the Problem and Answer the Question

question 229

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem and answer the question.
-One pump can drain a pool in 10 minutes. When a second pump is also used, the pool only takes 5 minutes to drain. How long would it take the second pump to drain the pool if it were the only pump in use?

• A) 45 min
• B) 10 min

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