Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1623

Question: Two pipes A and B can independently fill a tank completely in 20 and 30 min respectively. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, how much time will they take to nil the tank completely?

Options:

A) 10 min

B) 12 min

C) 15 min

D) 25 min

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • [b] Pipe A can filled the tank in 1 min $ =,\frac{1}{20}part $ Pipe B can filled the tank in 1 min $ =\frac{1}{30}part $ If both pipes are open, then Tank can be filled in 1 min $ =\frac{1}{30}+\frac{1}{20}=\frac{20+30}{600}=\frac{50}{600}part $ So, tank can be fully filled in $ =\frac{600}{50}=12\min . $