Linear Functions

SAT Math· difficulty 5/5

Two pipes fill a 11001100-gallon tank. Pipe A delivers 2020 gal/min; pipe B delivers 3030 gal/min. If pipe A starts at t=0t = 0 and pipe B starts 55 minutes later, after how many total minutes is the tank full?

  • A

    2626

  • B

    2222

  • C

    3030

  • D

    2525

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Explanation

First 5 min: pipe A delivers 100100 gal. Remaining 10001000 gal flow at combined 5050 gal/min, taking 2020 min. Total: 5+20=255 + 20 = 25 min.

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