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Tap A fills a tank in 20 minutes and tap B in 30 minutes. Both are opened together, but after 4 minutes tap A breaks down. How much longer does B take to fill the tank?

Competition practicePipes & Cisterns
  • A24 min
  • B20 min
  • C26 min
  • D16 min

Step-by-Step Solution

In 4 min: . B fills in min. (26 min is 30 − 4.)
Answer: B) 20 min

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