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Eight pipes were turned on to fill the pool in 36 hours. Then, after 12 hours some of the pipes were turned off, and the rest of the pool was filled in 32 hours. How many pipes were turned off?

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User Huy Tran
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6 or 7 i would think. hope that helps.

User Alois
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Answer:

4 pipes (im pretty sure)

-but i hope this was correct and if not i hope it at least helped have a good rest of your day :)

Explanation:

because 36 - 32= 34

User Dennis Klopfer
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