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Two inlet pipes feed a village water tank. The first can fill it alone in 9 hours and the second alone in 6 hours. How long (in hours) will they take running together?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A3.6
  • B7.5
  • C4
  • D3

Step-by-Step Solution

Combined rate = 1/9 + 1/6 = 2/18 + 3/18 = 5/18 tank per hour, so time = 18/5 = 3.6 hours.
Answer: A) 3.6

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