Aptitude - Pipes and Cistern - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Pipes and Cistern - General Questions (Q.No. 13)
13.
A tap can fill a tank in 6 hours. After half the tank is filled, three more similar taps are opened. What is the total time taken to fill the tank completely?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Time taken by one tap to fill half of the tank = 3 hrs.
| Part filled by the four taps in 1 hour = |  |
4 x | 1 |  |
= | 2 | . |
| 6 | 3 |
| Remaining part = | |
1 - | 1 | |
= | 1 | . |
| 2 | 2 |
 |
2 | : | 1 | :: 1 : x |
| 3 | 2 |
 x = |
|
1 | x 1 x | 3 | |
= | 3 | hours i.e., 45 mins. |
| 2 | 2 | 4 |
So, total time taken = 3 hrs. 45 mins.
Discussion:
53 comments Page 5 of 6.
Raja said:
9 years ago
Thanks @Vicky. That was clear and simple.
Sandy said:
8 years ago
It will take less than 24 hours. How?
Kajal said:
7 years ago
Simple and nice explanation @Vicky.
Mohan said:
1 decade ago
Can any one explain clearly this ?
Jay said:
8 years ago
It should be:
2/3 : 1 :: 1/2 : x.
2/3 : 1 :: 1/2 : x.
Evans Twineamatsiko said:
3 years ago
Good explanation, Thanks. @Vicky!
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Arun said:
1 decade ago
:: is the sign of proportionality
Jyothi.k said:
1 decade ago
Can anybody explain ths clearly?
Reshma said:
1 decade ago
How can we write 2/3:1/2::1:x?
Dinusha said:
8 years ago
Thanks @Krishna.
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