Two pipes P and Q can fill a cistern in 12 minutes and 16 minutes respectively.  Simultaneously both the pipes are opened together, then after how much time Q should be closed so that the tank is full in 9 min ?

Basic Maths Mcqs Time and Work Mcqs 16/05/2020

A. 2 min
B. 3 min
C. 4 min
D. 5 min

Let Q be closed after x min.  Then part filled by (P+Q) in x min + part filled by P in ( 9 – x )min
x(1/12+1/16)+(9−x)1/12=1

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