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Pipe P fills a tank in 16 minutes and pipe Q in 24 minutes. Both are opened together, but P is shut after 6 minutes. How many more minutes will Q take to fill the tank? (answer in minutes)

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A9
  • B12
  • C15
  • D6

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In 6 minutes both fill . The remaining 3/8 at Q's rate takes minutes.
Answer: A) 9

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