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Pipes A, B and C fill a tank in 10, 20 and 25 minutes. All are opened; after 2 minutes C is closed. How long does filling take in all?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A6 minutes
  • B6 2/15 minutes
  • C7 minutes
  • D5 1/3 minutes

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In hundredths: 10 + 5 + 4 = 19 a minute; 2 min: 38. Left 62 at 15: . Total .
Answer: B) 6 2/15 minutes

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