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Q. A tank can be filled by pipe A in 24 hours and pipe B in 32 hours. Both pipes are opened alternately for 1 hour each, starting with A. In how many hours will the tank be filled?

  • (A) 13 hours
  • (B) 14 hours
  • (C) 15 hours
  • (D) 16 hours
Explanation by: Admin
Work in 2 hours = 1/24+1/32 = 7/96. Remaining work calculated gives total ≈ 14 hours.

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