Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Pipes and Cisterns

Question:

Tap A can fill a tank in 20 hours and tap B can fill the same tank in 30 hours. If both taps are opened together, then how muchtime will be taken to fill the tank?

Options:

10 hours

16 hours

12 hours

24 hours

Correct Answer:

12 hours

Explanation:

A+ = 20 hrs, B+ = 30 hrs,

⇒ Time required for A + B to fill the tank completely = \(\frac{60}{3+2}\) =  \(\frac{60}{5}\) = 12 hrs.