1) (x-y)* 10= 1
2) (2x-y)*3= 1
According to 1), y = x-110 is obtained.
Substituting 2) gives 2x-x+110 =1/3.
Calculate x =1/3-110 = 7/30; y = 7/30- 1/ 10 = 2/ 15
Therefore, the time required to start the three pumps is t =1(3x+y) =1/(21/30+4/30) = 6/5.
It takes 1 hour 12 minutes.