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A fills a tank in 10 hours, B in 12 hours, and C empties it in 20 hours. A is opened at 9 a.m.; B and C are both opened at 10 a.m. When is the tank full?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A4 p.m.
  • B5 p.m.
  • C3:30 p.m.
  • D4:45 p.m.

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By 10 a.m.: . Then an hour: h after 10 a.m., i.e. 4:45 p.m.
Answer: D) 4:45 p.m.

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