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Tap A fills an overhead tank in 8 hours and tap B fills it in 24 hours. With both taps open, how many hours will it take to fill the tank?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A6
  • B16
  • C12
  • D5

Step-by-Step Solution

Together they fill 1/8 + 1/24 = 3/24 + 1/24 = 4/24 = 1/6 of the tank per hour, so 6 hours.
Answer: A) 6

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