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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)

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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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