WBCS.LIVE practice question

There are three pipes A, B and C in a tank. A and B alone can completely fill the tank in 4 hours and 3 hours respectively, and C can empty the completely filled tank in 2 hours. If all three pipes are opened simultaneously, in an empty tank, then in how much time will the tank be completely filled?

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

Answer options

  1. 16 hrs
  2. 12 hrs
  3. 14 hrs
  4. 10 hrs

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 12 hrs