solving word problems

Question

Two pools are being filled with water. To start, the first pool contains 801

 liters of water and the second pool is empty. Water is being added to the first pool at a rate of 18.5

 liters per minute. Water is being added to the second pool at a rate of 40.75

 liters per minute.

After how many minutes will the two pools have the same amount of water?

minutes

How much water will be in each pool when they have the same amount?

liters

Answer 1

1st pool has 801 Liters + 18.5 meters per second

2nd pool has zero Liters +40.75 meters per second

801 + 18.5T = 0 + 40.75T

40.75T - 18.5T = 801

22.25T = 801

T = 801/22.25 = 36 seconds when the two pools have the same amount of water

40.75 times 36 = 1467 Liters in 1st pool after 36 seconds

801 +18.5(36) = 801+666 = 1467 Liters in the 2nd pool after 36 seconds