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A village tank is filled by a solar pump in 22 hours and by a diesel pump in 99 hours. Running both pumps together, how many hours will filling take?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A18
  • B60.5
  • C20
  • D15

Step-by-Step Solution

Combined rate = 1/22 + 1/99 = 9/198 + 2/198 = 11/198 = 1/18 tank per hour, so filling takes 18 hours.
Answer: A) 18

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