Practice Test Discussion

Q)

Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 24 minutes and 32 minutes respectively. If both the pipes are opened at the same time, after how long should pipe B be closed such that the tank is filled in 18 min?


  • Explanation

    According to the formula, If Two pipes A and B can fill the tank in x and y min respectively. If both pipes are opened together, then the time after which pipe B should be closed so that the tank is full in t min is  y 1-tx  min.

    So,  32 1-1824 =32×624=8 min

    Hence, the tank will be filled in 8 min both the pipes are opened simultaneously.

    Hence option B is correct.

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