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Pipe A alone can empty the tank in 12 hours while pipe B alone can fill the tank in 24 hours and pipe C alone can fill the tank in 16 hours. In what time tank gets filled if all three pipes are opened simultaneously?1. 24 hours2. 72 hours3. 16 hours4. 48 hours5. 50 hours

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 48 hours

GIVEN :

Pipe A alone can empty the tank in 12 hours

Pipe B alone can fill the tank in 24 hours and pipe C alone can fill the tank in 16 hours

CONCEPT :

Pipe & Cistern (Negative work)

CALCULATION :

Pipe A's 1 hour's work = 1/12

Pipe B's 1 hour's work = 1/24

Pipe C's 1 hour's work = 1/16

Pipe (A + B + C)'s 1 hours work = 1/24 + 1/16 - 1/12 = 1/48

∴ In 48 hours tank will be completely filled.



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