Pipes A, B and C can fill a tank is 15, 30 and 40 hours, respectively. Pipes A, B and C are opened at 6 a.m., 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., respectively, on the same day. When will the tank be full?
A. 3:20 p.m.
B. 11:20 p.m.
C. 7:20 p.m.
D. 5:20 p.m.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)

A → 6 am → 10 am = 4 × 8 = 32
B → 8 am → 10 am = 2 × 4 = 8
120 - 40 = 80
A + B + C = $$\frac{{80}}{{15}}$$ = 5 hr 20 min
10 am + 5 hr 20 min
3 : 20 pm
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A. $$\frac{5}{{11}}$$
B. $$\frac{6}{{11}}$$
C. $$\frac{7}{{11}}$$
D. $$\frac{8}{{11}}$$
A. $$1\frac{{13}}{{17}}$$ hours
B. $$2\frac{8}{{11}}$$ hours
C. $$3\frac{9}{{17}}$$ hours
D. $$4\frac{1}{2}$$ hours
A. $$4\frac{1}{3}$$ hours
B. 7 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 14 hours

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