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      Question

      Pipe β€˜P’ and pipe β€˜Q’ can fill a tank alone in

      24 hours and 48 hours, respectively. If both pipes are opened together and pipe β€˜P’ is closed after 8 hours, then find the time taken by pipe β€˜Q’ to fill the remaining portion alone.
      A 16 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 20 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 12 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 24 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the capacity of the tank be 48 units (LCM of 24 and 48) Efficiency of pipe β€˜P’ = 48 Γ· 24 = 2 unit/hour
      Efficiency of pipe β€˜Q’ = 48 Γ· 48 = 1 unit/hour Let pipe β€˜Q’ fill the remaining portion in x hours. ATQ, 8 Γ— (2 + 1) + 1x = 48 Or, 24 + x = 48 Or, x = 24 Therefore, required time taken = 24 hours

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