- A24 h
- B14 h
- C2 h
- D48 h
Step-by-Step Solution
Leak rate of the tank per hour, so the leak empties the full tank in hours.
Answer: A) 24 h
Tap A alone fills the tank in 6 hours. Because of the leak in the bottom, the tank actually takes 8 hours to fill. If the tank is full and the tap is shut, how long will the leak take to empty it?
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