Q52
Pipes A, B and C can fill a tank in 20, 30 and 60 hours, respectively. Pipes A, B and C are opened at 7 a.m., 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., respectively, on the same day. When will the tank be full?
A.
4:40 p.m.
B.
6:40 p.m.
C.
7:20 p.m.
D.
5:40 p.m.
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:

Pipe A till 9 O'clock = 3 × 2 = 6
Pipe B till 9 O'clock = 2 × 1 = 2
Remaining work = 60 - 6 - 2 = 52
Time =
=
= 8 hrs 40 min
= 9:00 + 8 hrs 40 min
= 05:40 pm