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1. Two pipes A and B can fill a cistern in 37 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. Both pipes are opened. The cistern will be filled in just half an hour, if the B is turned off after:





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  • By: guest on 01 Jun 2017 05.47 pm
    Let B be turned off after x minutes. Then, Part filled by (A + B) in x min. + Part filled by A in (30 -x) min. = 1. x 2 + 1 + (30 - x). 2 = 1 75 45 75 11x + (60 -2x) = 1 225 75 11x + 180 - 6x = 225. x = 9.
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