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10. | Two pipes P and Q can fill a cistern in 12 minutes and 16 minutes respectively. Simultaneously both the pipes are opened together, then after how much time Q should be closed so that the tank is full in 9 min ? | |
A. | 2 min | |
B. | 3 min | |
C. | 4 min | |
D. | 5 min | |
Answer: Option C | |
Explanation: | |
Let Q be closed after x min. Then part filled by (P+Q) in x min + part filled by P in ( 9 – x )min x(1/12+1/16)+(9−x)1/12=1 |
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