Pumps

6 pump fills the tank for 3 and a half days. How long will fill the tank 7 equally powerful pumps?

Correct answer:

x =  3 d

Step-by-step explanation:

$x=6\cdot 3.5\mathrm{/}7=3\text{ d}$

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