Two pipes X and Y can separately fill a cistern in 18 hours and 24 hours respectively. If they are turned on alternately for one hour each, how long will it take to fill the cistern? Options: A . &nbsp20 hr. B . &nbsp20 hr. 30 min. C . &nbsp21 hr. D . &nbsp21 hr. 30 min.

Two pipes X and Y can separately fill a cistern in 18 hours and 24 hours resp

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Two pipes X and Y can separately fill a cistern in 18 hours and 24 hours respectively. If they are turned on alternately for one hour each, how long will it take to fill the cistern?

Options:

A . 20 hr.

B . 20 hr. 30 min.

C . 21 hr.

D . 21 hr. 30 min.

Answer: Option B

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