Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2308 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Numerical Computation

Question Statement:

Pipes A and B can fill an industrial vat in 20 hours and 30 hours respectively, while Pipe C empties it in 40 hours. If all three pipes are opened together, the vat will be completely filled in:

Options:

  • (A) $17\frac{1}{7}$ hours
  • (B) $16\frac{2}{3}$ hours
  • (C) 15 hours
  • (D) $18\frac{2}{5}$ hours

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Rate = $1/20 + 1/30 - 1/40 = (6 + 4 - 3)/120 = 7/120$. Time = $120/7 = 17\frac{1}{7}$ hours.
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