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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2025

A pipe A can fill a tank in 4 hours. There are two outlet pipes, B and C, from the tank which can empty it in 8 and 10 hours respectively. If all the three pipes are opened simultaneously, how long will it take to fill the tank?

  1. A 30 hours
  2. B 40 hours
  3. C 45 hours
  4. D 50 hours
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(B) 40 hours

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Combined rate \( = \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{8} - \frac{1}{10} \) \( = \frac{10 - 5 - 4}{40} = \frac{1}{40} \) (tank/hour) Time \( = \frac{1}{1/40} = 40 \) hours