A Sink Can Be Filled by the Cold Water Faucet

question 148

Multiple Choice

A sink can be filled by the cold water faucet in 6 minutes. The drain can empty a full sink in 8 minutes. If the sink is empty and both the cold water faucet and the drain are open, how long will it take the sink to overflow?

• A) 27 minutes
• B) 26 minutes
• C) 24 minutes
• D) 25 minutes
• E) 21 minutes

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