Inlet A is four times faster than inlet B to fill a tank. If A alone can fill it in 15 min, how long will it take if both the pipes are opened together?

A) 10 min

B) 12 min

C) 15 min

D) 14 min

Correct answer:
B) 12 min

Description for Correct answer:
Time taken by A to fill the tank, m = 15 min

Therefore, Time taken by B to fill the tank, n = \( \Large 15 \times 4 \) = 60 min

Therefore, Required time taken \( \Large \frac{m \times n}{m + n} \)

= \( \Large \frac{15 \times 60}{15 + 60}=\frac{15 \times 6}{75} \) = 12 min.


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