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For a certain bathtub, the hot water faucet can fill the tub in 15 minutes. the cold water faucet can fill the tub in 10 minutes. if both faucets are used together, how long will it take to fill the tub?

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Answer:

It will take 6 minutes for the bathtub to be filled.

Explanation:


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