SATHEE: Quantitative Aptitude Ques 909

Quantitative Aptitude Ques 909

Question: A tap can fill a cistern in 8 h and another tap can empty it in 16 h. If both the taps are open, then the time (in hours) taken to fill the tank is

Options:

A) 8

B) 10

C) 16

D) 24

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Part of tank fill in 1 h when both taps are open $ =\frac{1}{8}-\frac{1}{16}=\frac{2-1}{16}=\frac{1}{16} $

$ \therefore $ Time taken to fill the tank when both pipes are open $ =16h $

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Quantitative Aptitude Ques 909

Question: A tap can fill a cistern in 8 h and another tap can empty it in 16 h. If both the taps are open, then the time (in hours) taken to fill the tank is

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