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      Question

      Pipe X requires 12 hours to fill

      2/3 of a tank, whereas pipe Y can empty the entire tank in 24 hours. If both pipes are opened simultaneously, how long will it take to fill 75% of an empty tank?
      A 54 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 65 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 45 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 37 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, Time taken by pipe β€˜X’ to fill the tank completely = 12 Γ— (3/2) = 18 hours Time taken by pipe β€˜Y’ to empty the tank = 24 hours Let the capacity of the tank be 72 units Efficiency of pipe β€˜X’ = 72/18 = 4 units/hour Efficiency of pipe β€˜Y’ = 72/24 = 3 units/hour Therefore, time taken by pipes β€˜X’ and β€˜Y’ to fill 75% of the tank = {(0.75 Γ— 72)/(4 – 3)} = 54 hours

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