Arithmetic Ability
Pipes and Cistern

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Q.

Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 15 minutes and 20 minutes respectively. Both the pipes are opened together but after 4 minutes, pipe A is turned off. What is the total time required to fill the tank?

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Correct choice: D

Explanation:

Part filled in 4 minutes =4(1/15+1/20) = 7/15  Remaining part =(1-7/15) = 8/15  Part filled by B in 1 minute =1/20 : 8/15 :: 1:x  x = (8/15*1*20) =  10 2 3 min = 10min 40sec 1023min = 10min 40sec The tank will be full in (4 min. + 10 min. + 40 sec.) = 14 min. 40 sec
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