SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 60

SSC CGL - 20 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q60

A man and a woman are together filling a tank with water. The man pours 4 liters of water every 3 minutes, while the woman pours 3 liters every 4 minutes. How much time will it take to fill 100 liters of water in the tank?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 48 min.

Man’s rate = 434\over3 liters per min

Woman’s rate = 343\over4 liters per min

Total rate = 434\over3 + 343\over4 = 16+91216 + 9\over 12 = 251225\over12 liters per min

Time = 1002512100 \over {25\over12} = 100 × 122512\over 25 = 4 × 12 = 48 minutes