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A pipe A can fill a tank in 6 hours and pipe B can empty the full tank in 8 hours. If both pipes are opened together, the tank will be filled in

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Subtract the emptying rate from the filling rate to get the net rate, then invert.
Updated On: Jul 8, 2026
  • 20 hours
  • 18 hours
  • 24 hours
  • 12 hours
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Take 24-unit tank.
A adds $4$ units/hour, B removes $3$ units/hour.
Step 2: Net inflow.
Net $=1$ unit/hour, so $24$ units take $24$ hours.
\[\boxed{24\ \textrm{hours}}\]
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