- A19
- B36
- C17
- D18
Step-by-Step Solution
Taps and time are inversely proportional: 8 * 27 = 216. Time for 12 taps = minutes.
Answer: D) 18
If 8 taps fill a tank in 27 minutes, how long (in minutes) will 12 taps of the same kind take?
(Use inverse proportion.)
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