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Set 13: Linear Equations (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

It takes 6 hours to fill a pool with Hose A and 12 hours with Hose B. How long with both?

A.

9

B.

3

C.

8

D.

4

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. Choice Ahoice C is the correct answer. 1. Rates: 1/6+1/12=1/t1 /6 + 1/12 = 1/t 2. Common Denom: 2/12+1/12=3/12=1/42 /12 + 1/12 = 3/12 = 1/4 3. Solve: t=4t = 4 Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice Ahoice B is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 4

Why others are wrong:
A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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