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We filled the pool with two tributaries: the first in 5 hours and the second in 8 hours. The father came and drained 1/8 of the water. How long before the pool fills with both tributaries?

Correct answer:

t =  0.3846 h

Step-by-step explanation:

t (1/5+1/8)=1/8  13t=5  t=135=0.38461538  t=1350.384615=0.3846 h



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