- A
- B
- C4.875 h
- D2 h
Step-by-Step Solution
Together per hour. h h fills the whole tank.)
Answer: A)
Pipe A alone fills a tank in 5 hours and pipe B alone in 8 hours. If both are opened together on the empty tank, in how much time will it be three-quarters full?
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