Two pipes are used to fill the pool. 2.35 buckets of water are poured through the first pipe in 1 min

Two pipes are used to fill the pool. 2.35 buckets of water are poured through the first pipe in 1 min, and 1.6 times more through the second. If both pipes are open, then the pool is filled in 6 hours 20 minutes. Determine the capacity of the pool in liters if 1 bucket holds 12.3 liters of water.

We will solve this problem by actions.

1. Let’s find how many buckets of water are poured into the pool in 1 min through the second pipe.

2.35 * 1.6 = 3.76 buckets.

2. Determine how many buckets of water are poured into the pool in 1 minute through both pipes together.

2.35 + 3.76 = 6.11 buckets.

3.6 h 20 min = 6 * 60 min + 20 min = 380 min.

4. Let’s calculate the capacity of the pool in buckets.

6.11 * 380 = 2321.8 buckets.

5. Let’s calculate the capacity of the pool in liters.

2321.8 * 12.3 = 28558.14 l.

Answer: The capacity of the pool is 28558.14 liters.