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Question : Two pipes, A and B, can fill a tank in 15 hours and 18 hours, respectively. Both pipes are opened simultaneously to fill the tank. In how many hours will the empty tank be filled?

Option 1: $8 \frac{2}{11}$

Option 2: $9 \frac{2}{11}$

Option 3: $7 \frac{2}{11}$

Option 4: $10 \frac{2}{11}$


Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $8 \frac{2}{11}$


Solution : Work done by pipe A in an hour = $\frac{1}{15}$
Work done by pipe B in an hour = $\frac{1}{18}$
Work done by pipes A and B in an hour $=\frac{1}{15}+\frac{1}{18}=\frac{6+5}{90}=\frac{11}{90}$
Therefore, the empty tank will be filled in $\frac{90}{11}$ hours
= $8\frac{2}{11}$ hours
Hence, the correct answer is $8\frac{2}{11}$.

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