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Two taps, each able to fill a bucket in 6 minutes on its own, are opened together over the same bucket. How long does the bucket take to fill?

Competition practicePipes & Cisterns
  • A2 min
  • B3 min
  • C12 min
  • D6 min

Step-by-Step Solution

Each tap fills per minute; together , so 3 min. (12 min adds the times.)
Answer: B) 3 min

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