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Pipes A, B and C fill a tank in 10, 12 and 15 hours. A stays open throughout, while B and C are open only for the first 2 hours. How long does the empty tank take to fill?

Competition practicePipes & Cisterns
  • A4 h
  • B6 h
  • C7 h
  • D5 h

Step-by-Step Solution

First 2 h: . A fills the other half in 5 h. Total = 7 h.
Answer: C) 7 h

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