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      Question

      Pipes 'G' and 'H' can fill a tank in 15 and 20 minutes

      respectively. A leak opens when the tank is half full, removing (2/7)th of the water supplied. What is the total time to fill the tank?
      A 10.29 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 11.25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 9.75 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 10.75 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Capacity = 60 litres (LCM of 15 and 20)
      'G' = 60 Γ· 15 = 4 litres/min
      'H' = 60 Γ· 20 = 3 litres/min
      Time to fill half = 30 Γ· (4 + 3) = 30 Γ· 7 = 4.29 minutes
      Effective rate = (5/7) Γ— 7 = 5 litres/min
      Time to fill remaining = 30 Γ· 5 = 6 minutes
      Total time = 4.29 + 6 = 10.29 minutes

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