Question
Quantitative Aptitude Question on Time and Work
A cyclindrical water tank having a height of 6 metres has a capacity of 5,000 litres. Two pipes are filling this tank at the rate of 30 litres per second and 20 litres per second. There are two leaks in the tank. One is at a height of 3 metres and it drains water at the rate of 10 litres per second. Other is at a height of 4.5 metres and it drains water at the rate of 5 litres per second. How much time will it take to fill the empty tank?
A
120.24 seconds
B
108.62 seconds
C
116.96 seconds
D
112.48 seconds
Answer
116.96 seconds
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C),116.96 seconds