Question

Pipes A, B and C can fill a tank in 10, 15 and 30 hours, respectively. D is an emptying pipe which alone can empty the full tank in x hours. A, B and C are opened together for 3 hours and then closed. Now D is opened which alone empties the tank in 30 hours. What is the value of x?

• A. 45 hours
• B. 40 hours
• C. 60 hours
• D. 50 hours

Answer 1

Answer: (D)