SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CHSL - 14th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q73

Tap A can fill a tank in 20 hours and tap B can fill the same tank in 30 hours. If both taps are opened together, then how much time will be taken to fill the tank?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 12 hours

Understanding

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Application

  Time Work Efficiency
A 20 60 3
B 30 2

 

Now

Total efficiency together = 3 + 2

= 5 unit

So

Time = 60/5

= 12 hours