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Pipes A and B were opened together on an empty tank. The chart shows how long each pipe stayed open; the tank was full at the dashed line. How long would pipe B alone take to fill the empty tank?

Class 8Leaks and Changing PipesDirect and Inverse Proportions
  • A6 h
  • B12 h
  • C10 h
  • D20 h

Step-by-Step Solution

In 10 h pipe A fills of the tank, so B filled in its 4 hours. B alone needs h.
Answer: B) 12 h

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