- A4 min
- B6 min
- C8 min
- D12 min
Step-by-Step Solution
Full tank takes min, so the remaining needs min. (12 min is the whole tank.)
Answer: C) 8 min
A pipe fills one-third of a tank in 4 minutes. How much longer will it take to fill the rest?
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