Multiple choice

A tank can be filled by pipe A in 2 hours and pipe B in 6 hours . At 10 A.M. Pipe A was opened. At what time will the tank be filled if pipe B is opened at 11 A.m.? एक पाइप A टंकी को 2 घंटे में भर सकता है और जबकि पाइप B उसी पाइप को 6 घंटे में भर सकता है यदि पाइप A को 10 बजे खोला जाता है और तो टंकी कितने बजे भर जाएगी यदि पाइप B को 11 बजे खोला जाता है

  1. 11.45 A.M

  2. 12 P.M

  3. 12.45 A.M

  4. 5 P.M

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pipe A fills 1/2 tank per hour. From 10-11 AM (1 hour), A fills 1/2 tank. Remaining 1/2 tank is filled by A+B together: combined rate = 1/2 + 1/6 = 2/3 per hour. Time for remaining = (1/2) ÷ (2/3) = 3/4 hour = 45 minutes. Tank fills at 11:45 AM.