Question
Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 20 and 30 minutes respectively. If both the pipes are used together, then how long will it take to fill the tank?
Answer: Option A
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Part filled by A in 1 min = \(\frac{1}{20}\)
Part filled by B in 1 min = \(\frac{1}{30}\)
Part filled by (A + B) in 1 min = \(\left(\frac{1}{20}+\frac{1}{30}\right)=\frac{1}{12}.\)
So, Both pipes can fill the tank in 12 minutes.
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