Question

a tank can be filled in 5hours and emptied by an outlet in 8 hours how long will it take to fill the tank if both the tap and pipe are opened together



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Answer 1

Answer:

The answer will be 3/40

Step-by-step explanation:

Time taken by tap : 5 hours

Time taken by outlet : 8 hours

tap one hour work: 1/5

outlet 1 hour work : -1/8 (empties)

Working Together :

1/5+(-1/8)

=3/40

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