20,000 gallon pool is filled by 2 pipes. One of the pipes puts out 2000 gallons per hour. When both pipes are on, they can fill the empty pool in 4 hours. How many gallons per hour does the second pipe deliver?
20,000 gallon pool is filled by 2 pipes. One of the pipes puts out 2000 gallons per hour. When both pipes are on, they can fill the empty pool in 4 hours. How many gallons per hour does the second pipe deliver?
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