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      Question

      An inlet can fill a tank in 36 minutes, and an outlet

      can drain it in 54 minutes. Find the time required to fill half the tank when both pipes are open.
      A 54 mins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 35 mins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 20 mins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 45 mins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Let the total capacity of the tank be 108 litres (LCM of 36 and 54)

      Efficiency of inlet = 108 Γ· 36 = 3 litres/minute

      Efficiency of outlet = 108 Γ· 54 = -2 litres/minute

      Required time = (0.5 Γ— 108) Γ· (3 - 2) = 54 minutes

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