A Water Faucet Can Fill a Sink in 8 Minutes

question 149

Short Answer

A water faucet can fill a sink in 8 minutes, whereas the drain can empty it in 6 minutes. If the sink is full, how long will it take to empty if both the faucet and the drain are open? __________ minutes

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