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    Question

    A tank can be filled by a pipe in 24 minutes. There is also

    a leak that can empty the full tank in 40 minutes. Determine the time to fill half the tank when both are working together.
    A 54 mins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 35 mins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 30 mins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 45 mins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the total tank capacity be 120 litres (LCM of 24 and 40)

    Efficiency of filling pipe = 120 ÷ 24 = 5 litres/minute

    Efficiency of leak = 120 ÷ 40 = -3 litres/minute

    Required time = (0.5 × 120) ÷ (5 - 3) = 30 minutes

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