Question: 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

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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