- A8 h
- B5 h
- C6 h
- D4.8 h
Step-by-Step Solution
A: L/h, B: L/h, C drains 100 L/h. Net 400 L/h → h. (4.8 h ignores C.)
Answer: C) 6 h
The figure shows a 2,400-litre tank. Inlets A and B and the outlet C are all opened on the empty tank. How long does it take to fill?
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