Pipes & Cisterns · Question 16 · Easy
A pipe can fill a tank in 5 hours. How long will it take to fill three-quarters of the empty tank?
- 3 hours 15 minutes
- 3 hours 45 minutes
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- 4 hours
Answer and explanation
Answer: B. 3 hours 45 minutes
Explanation: Time = 3/4 × 5 = 3.75 hours = 3 hours 45 minutes.
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