WBCS.LIVE practice question

25th of a tank is filled with water. Pipe P can fill it in 10 minutes, while pipe Q can drain it in 6 minutes. If both the pipes P and Q are opened together, then in how much time will the tank be emptied?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 7 min
  2. 6 min
  3. 6.5 min
  4. 5.5 min

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 6 min