Three taps are fitted in a cistern. The empty cistern is filled by the first and the second taps in 3 and 4 h, respectively. The full cistern is emptied by the third tap in 5 h. If all three taps are opened simultaneously, the empty cistern will be filled up in

A) \( \Large 1\frac{14}{23} \)

B) \( \Large 2\frac{14}{23} \)

C) 2 h 40 min

D) 1 h 56 min

Correct answer:
B) \( \Large 2\frac{14}{23} \)

Description for Correct answer:

Part of tank filled by first tap in 1 h = \( \Large \frac{1}{3} \)

Part of tank filled by second tap in 1 h = \( \Large \frac{1}{4} \)

Part of tank emptied by third tap in 1 h = \( \Large \frac{1}{5} \)

Part of the tank filled by all pipes opened simultaneously in 1 h

= \( \Large \frac{1}{3} \) + \( \Large \frac{1}{4} \) - \( \Large \frac{1}{5} \)

= \( \Large \frac{20+15-12}{60} \) = \( \Large \frac{23}{60}\)

Time taken by all the taps to fill the tank when it is empty

= \( \Large \frac{60}{23} \)h = \( \Large 2\frac{14}{23} \) h



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