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An inlet fills a tank in 3 hours and an outlet empties it in 4. They are opened alternately for 1 hour each, inlet first. When is the empty tank full?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • AAfter 24 hours
  • BAfter 16 hours
  • CAfter 12 hours
  • DAfter 17 hours

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Each 2-hour pair adds . After 8 pairs (16 h): . The inlet's next hour adds : full at 17 h.
Answer: D) After 17 hours

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