Question

Two taps having different rates of flow are used to fill a large water tank. If tap A is used on its own it will take 5 hours longer to fill the tank than it would tap B to fill it on its own. Together, the taps would fill the tap in 6 hours. Assuming that the taps are running at full capacity, find
(a) how long will it take for tap A to fill the tank. (b) how long will it take for tap B to fill the tank.

Answer 1

a) 5 hours b) 6hours