- A12 min
- B4 min
- C6 min
- D10 min
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In 6 min both fill . Remaining by A: min. (10 min is 16 − 6.)
Answer: C) 6 min
Pipe A fills a tank in 16 minutes and pipe B in 24 minutes. Both start together, but B is shut after 6 minutes. How long does A take to finish the rest after B is shut?
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