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Set up appropriate equations and solve the given stated problems. All numbers are accurate to at least two significant digits.

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Set up appropriate equations and solve the given stated problems. All numbers are accurate to at least two significant digits.

Two pumps are being used to fight a fire. One pumps 5000 gal in 20 min, and the other pumps 5000 gal in 25 min. How long will it take the two pumps together to pump 5000 gal?

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Chapter # 6- Factoring and Fractions
Section: Review Exercises
Problem: 124
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