SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 75

SSC CHSL - 15th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q75

Tap A can fill a tank 6 hours and tap B can empty the same tank in 10 hours. If both taps are opened together, then how much time (in hours) will be taken to fill the tank?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e 15

Understanding

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Application

  Time Work Efficiency
A 6 30 5
B 10 -3 (-ve for empty)

 

Now

combine efficiency = 5 - 3 = 2 unit/hour

Hence

Total time = 30/2

= 15 hours