Pipes and Cisterns - Time to Fill Tank
MAT 2018 · Mathematical Skills · Easy · Time and Work
A tank can be filled by one tap in 10 minutes and by another in 30 minutes. Both the taps are kept open for 5 minutes and then the first one is shut off. In how many minutes more is the tank completely filled?
- A.
5
- B.
7.5
- C.
10
- D.
12
Answer
C
Explanation
Tap A fills of tank/min, Tap B fills of tank/min. In 5 minutes together, fraction filled = . Remaining fraction = . Time required by Tap B alone to fill remaining fraction = minutes.
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