A tank is normally filled by one pipe A in 20 min and pipe B in 25 min. Both the pipes are kept open for 5 min and then pipe B is closed. In how many more minutes will the tank be fully filled?
Explanation
As per the question,
In 5 minutes both the pipes together can fill,
th pat of tank
Part filled by first pipe,
th part
So,
Hence in 9 Minutes the waste pipe can empty the full cistern.
Hence option A is correct.
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