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SSC Quantitative Aptitude Pipes & Cisterns Question Bank Pipe and Cistern (II)

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    A tap can fill a cistern in 8 h and another tap can empty it in 16 h. If both the taps are open, the time taken to fill the tank will be

    A) 8 h

    B) 10 h

    C) 16 h

    D) 24 h

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Net part filled in\[1\,h=\left( \frac{1}{8}-\frac{1}{16} \right)\] \[=\frac{1}{16}\] Total time taken to fill the tank \[=16\,\,h\]


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