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A tap can fill a tank in 32 min. and another can empty it in 16 min. If the tank is already half full and both the tanks are opened together, the tank will be_________?

Options:

A . 12 min

B . 14 min

C . 16 min

D . 20 min

Answer: Option C
IN THIS PROBLEM, RATE OF WATER PIPE (WASTE) IS MORE, THE TANK WILL BE EMPTIED WHEN THE PIPES ARE OPENED.
WORK DONE IN TOTAL EMPTYING IN 1 MIN.
=1/16−1/32=1/32
NOW, FULL TANK WILL BE EMPTIED BY THEM IN 32 MINUTES.
HALF FULL TANK WILL BE EMPTIED IN 16 MINUTES.

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