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A tap can empty a tank in one hour. A second tap can empty it in 30 minutes. If both the taps operate simultaneously , how much time is needed to empty the tank1). 20 minutes2). 30 minutes3). 40 minutes4). 45 minutes

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Let the AMOUNT of water in the TANK is 2 UNITS

Tap A can empty it in 1 hour hence in 1 hour it will remove 2 units out of it.

Tap B can empty it in 30 mins hence in 1 hour it will remove 4 units.

Hence if both taps are opned tank they can take 6 units of water out in 1 hour.

But Tank has only 2 units of water

Hence it can be empty in 2 / 6 Hours

= 1/3 hours

Hence 20 mins



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