Pipes A, B and C can fill a tank in 30h, 40h and 60h respectively. Pipes A, B and C are opened at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., and 10 a.m., respectively on the same day. When will the tank be full?
A. 10:00 pm
B. 9:20 pm
C. 10:20 pm
D. 9:40 pm
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)

Till 10 am
3A + 2B + (A + B + C)t = 120
3 × 4 + 2 × 3 + (4 + 3 + 2)t = 120
9t = 120 - 18
t = $$\frac{{102}}{9}$$
t = $$11\frac{1}{3}$$
t = 11 hr 20 min
10 am + 11:20 = 21:20 = 9:20 pm
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