Multiple choice

A cistern is supported by two pipes. One of them can fill it in 10 minutes whereas the other can empty it in 12 minutes. The cistern is empty & both the pipes are opened at the same time. When will the cistern be full?

  1. 1 hour 10 minutes

  2. 1 hour 12 minutes

  3. 1 hour 8 minutes

  4. 1 hour

  5. None of these

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D Correct answer
Explanation

(Part of the cistern filled in one minute == 1/10 - 1/12 = 6 - 5/60 = 1/60 Therefore, the cistern is full in 60 minutes or in an hour)