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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2025

Inlet pipe A can fill a tank in 30 minutes and outlet pipes B and C can empty the tank in 2 hours each. If all three pipes operate together, the tank will be filled in

  1. A 1 hour
  2. B 2 hours
  3. C 3 hours
  4. D The tank will not be filled
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(A) 1 hour

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Rate A: \( \frac{1}{30} \) tank/min Rate B: \( -\frac{1}{120} \) tank/min Rate C: \( -\frac{1}{120} \) tank/min Combined rate: \( \frac{1}{30} - \frac{1}{120} - \frac{1}{120} = \frac{4-1-1}{120} = \frac{2}{120} = \frac{1}{60} \) tank/min Time to fill:…
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