A Water Faucet Can Fill a Sink in 10 Minutes

question 247

Multiple Choice

A water faucet can fill a sink in 10 minutes, whereas the drain can empty it in 8 minutes. If the sink is full, how long will it take to empty if both the faucet and the drain are open?

• A) 10 minutes
• B) 80 minutes
• C) 18 minutes
• D) 40 minutes
• E) 9 minutes

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