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Subject: Numerical AbilityTopic: Word ProblemsHardmcq_singleAdded: 3/6/2026

Question

A pipe fills a tank in 5 hours while another fills it in 10 hours. Working together, how long will they take?

  • A.3 hours 10 minutes
  • B.3 hours 20 minutesCorrect
  • C.3 hours 30 minutes
  • D.4 hours

Correct Answer

B. 3 hours 20 minutes

Explanation

Combined rate is 1/5 + 1/10 = 3/10 tank/hour, so time is 10/3 hours = 3 hours 20 minutes.

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