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The time t required to empty a tank varies inversly as the rate r of pumping. If a pump can empty a tank in 35 min at the rate of 800kL per minute, how long will it atake the pump to empty the same tanks at the rate of 1400kL per minute?

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Answer: It will take the pump 20 min

Step-by-step explanation: Please see the attachments below

The time t required to empty a tank varies inversly as the rate r of pumping. If a-example-1
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