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Aptitude · Q55

Time And Work

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 55

Q55

Two pipes can fill the cistern in 10hr and 12 hr respectively, while the third empty it in 20hr. If all pipes are opened simultaneously, then the cistern will be filled in:

A.
7.5 hr
Answer
B.
8 hr
C.
8.5 hr
D.
10 hr

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:

Work done by all the tanks working together in 1 hour,

Hence, tank will be filled in = 7.5 hour.