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A. 81 min
B. 108 min
C. 144 min
D. 192 min
Explanation:
Let the slower pipe alone fill the tank in x min.
Then, faster pipe will fill it in x/3 min.
1/x + 3/x = 1/36
4/x = 1/36 => x = 144 min.
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