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Rate of pump A= 1/3
Rate of pump B= 1/8
So, Time taken to empty the full tank when two pumps are working together
1/3+1/8=1/t
=>t=24/11
Time taken to empty half of the tank = (24/11)/2= 12/11
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Given: Working at its usual constant rate, Pump A can empty a water storage tank in 3 hours. Pump B, also working at its usual constant rate, can empty half of the same tank in 4 hours.
Asked:How many hours will it take both pumps working together at their usual respective constant rates to empty half of the tank?

Rate of pump A = 1/3
Rate of pump B = 1/8
Rate of pump A and pump B working together = 1/3 + 1/8 = 11/24
Both pump will take 24/11 hours to empty full tank.
Both pump will take 12/11 hours to empty half of the tank.

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