Question : P can fill a tank in 5 hours, and Q can fill the same tank in 10 hours. R can empty the same tank in 20 hours. How much time will all the three take together to fill the same tank?
Option 1: 10 hours
Option 2: 4 hours
Option 3: 6 hours
Option 4: 5 hours
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Correct Answer: 4 hours
Solution :
P can fill a tank in 5 hours.
Q can fill the same tank in 10 hours.
R can empty the same tank in 20 hours.
P's per hour efficiency =
Q's per hour efficiency =
R's per hour efficiency =
Total efficiency of P, Q, and R working together =
Hence, the correct answer is 4 hours.
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