Three taps A, B and C can fill a tank in 12, 15 and 20 hours respectively. If A is open all the time and B and C are open for one hour each alternately, the tank will be full is_______?

A. 6 hrs
B. 6 2/3 hrs
C. 7 hrs
D. 7 1/2 hrs

Explanation:

(A + B)’s 1 hour work = (1/12 + 1/15) = 3/20

(A + C)’s 1 hour work = (1/12 + 1/20) = 2/15
Part filled in 2 hrs = (3/20 + 2/15) = 17/60
Part filled in 6 hrs = 3 * 17/60 = 17/20
Remaining part = 1 – 17/20 = 3/20
Now, it is the turn of A and B and 3/20 part is filled by A and B in 1 hour.
Total time taken to fill the tank = (6 + 1) = 7 hrs.

Correct Answer: 7 hrs ✔

Last Updated: February 08, 2020