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Pipes A and B can fill a tank in 12 minutes and 15 minutes, respectively. The tank when fill can be emptied by pipe C in x minutes. When all the three pipes are opened simultaneously, the tank is full in 10 minutes. The value of x is:

A. 18

B. 15

C. 20

D. 24

Answer: Option C

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$$\eqalign{ & A + B + C = \frac{{60}}{{10}} \cr & 5 + 4 + C = 6 \cr & C = - 3 \cr & C{\text{ can empty the tank }}x \cr & = \frac{{60}}{3} = 20{\text{ minute}} \cr} $$

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