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The empty tank has four pipes, as shown. Exactly ONE pipe must be kept closed so that the tank fills in exactly 5 hours. Which pipe should be closed?

Class 8Leaks and Changing PipesDirect and Inverse Proportions
  • APipe C
  • BPipe D
  • CPipe B
  • DPipe A

Step-by-Step Solution

5 h needs per hour. Closing D: ✓. Closing C gives h); closing B gives (20 h); closing A, the tank never fills.
Answer: B) Pipe D

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