The Flow Rate for One Pipe Is $2$ Times That of Another Pipe

question 57

Multiple Choice

The flow rate for one pipe is $2$ times that of another pipe. A swimming pool can be filled in $10$ hours using both pipes. Find the time required to fill the pool using only the pipe with the lower flow rate.

• A) \(13\) hours
• B) \(7.5\) hours
• C) \(20\) hours
• D) \(15\) hours
• E) \(10.5\) hours

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Definitions:

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often based on a reputation for honesty or reliability.

Threat

An influence technique that is a communication taking the general form, “If you don’t do X (which I want), then I will do Y (which you don’t want).” See also Promise.

Reactance

Resistance to persuasion attempts that occurs when the persuasion attempt threatens the independence or freedom of the target.

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A phenomenon where an attempt to change behavior results in the opposite effect, particularly in persuasive communication.