Question

It would take 120 minutes to fill a swimming pool using water from 5 taps. How many minutes will it take to fill the pool if only 3 taps are used?

Answer 1

200 minutes.

First, multiply 120 by 5 to find how much time it would take for one tap. You get 600 minutes. Now, divide by 3 to find how much time it would take 3 taps. You get 200 minutes.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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If

5 taps ----> 120 mins

3 taps -----> X mins

Then

X = [3*120]/(5)

X = 72 mins

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