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A can fill the tank in 3 hours and B can empty the tank in 6 hours. How much time it will take to fill the tank if both pipes are open together?1. 3 hours2. 6 hours3. 2 hours4. 1 hours |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 6 hours Given: A can fill the tank in 3 hours and B can empty the tank in 6 hours Concept Used: If time taken to fill the tank = X days/hours ∴ Part of tank fill in one day/hours = 1/X Efficiency ∝ 1/Time Calculation: A can fill the tank in 3 hours ∴ Part of tank fill in one hours = 1/3 B can empty the tank in 6 hours ∴ Part of tank emptied in one hour = 1/6 Now, if both the pipes are open together ∴ Time taken to fill the tank = 1/3 – 1/6 = 1/6 So, both the pipes will fill the tank in 6 hours Hence, option (2) is correct |
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