Multiple choice

Two pipes can fill a tank in 16 hours and 12 hours respectively while a third pipe can empty it in 24 hours. If the tank is empty and all the three pipes are opened, then the tank be full in - दो पाइप एक टैंक को क्रमशः 16 घंटे और 12 घंटे में भर सकती है। जबकि एक तीसरी पाइप इसे 24 घंटे में खाली कर सकती है। यदि टैंक खाली है और सभी तीनों पाइप खुले हो तो टैंक को भरने में लगा समय है-

  1. 8.4 hours/घंटे

  2. 9.2 hours/घंटे

  3. 9.6 hours/घंटे

  4. 10 hours/घंटे

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Combined rate = 1/16 + 1/12 - 1/24 = (3+4-2)/48 = 5/48 tank per hour. Time to fill = 48/5 = 9.6 hours. The third pipe empties, so its contribution is subtracted.