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Tap P can fill a tank in 18 hours, while tap Q can do it in 9 hours. If taps P, Q, and R are opened at the same time, how long will it take to fill the tank, given that tap R's efficiency is 50% greater than that of tap P?

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ATQ, Time taken by tap C alone to ill the tank 181.5 12 hours One hour work of tap A, tap B and tap C together 118 19 112 2 4 336 14 So, time taken by tap A, tap B, and tap C to ill the tank 1 14 4 hours

A 4 hrs

B 12 hrs

C 18 hrs

D 6 hrs

E None of these

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