A Sink Can Be Filled by the Cold Water Faucet

question 194

Short Answer

A sink can be filled by the cold water faucet in 3 minutes. The drain can empty a full sink in 6 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? __________ minutes

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