Question

Two leaky containers are filling with water. Water enters container A at a rate 2/3 of cup per 1/2 minute and leaks out at

a rate of 1/4 cup per minute. Water enters container B at a rate of 3/4 cup per 1/2 minute and leaks out at a rate of 1/2 cup per 3/4 minute. Which container needs to be filled faster in order for both
containers to gain the same amount of water per minute? By how much more water per minute? Explain.​

Answer 1

a. container A needs to be filled faster for both to gain same amount of water per minute.

b. by more 1/4 cup per minute

Answer 2

a. container A needs to be filled faster for both to gain same amount of water per minute.

b. by more 1/4 cup per minute

Explanation:

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