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    Question

    Two taps A and B can fill a cistern in 12 min and 16 min

    respectively. If both taps are opened together and at the end of 4 min, B tap is turned off, then how much time will it take to fill the cistern?
    A 8 min Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10 min Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 5 min Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 11 min Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Tap A fills the tank in 12 minutes → So, in 1 minute, it fills 1/12

    Tap B fills the tank in 16 minutes → So, in 1 minute, it fills 1/16

    Both taps are open for 4 minutes:


    In 1 minute, together they fill: 1/12 + 1/16 = 7/48 ​

    In 4 minutes, they fill: 7/48 × 4 = 28/48 =7/12 ​

    B is turned off. Only A fills the rest.


    Remaining to fill: 1−7/12 = 5/12

    A fills 1/12 per minute, so time to fill 5/12: 5/12 ÷ 1/12 = 5 minutes

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