Question

After a tiring day at her office, Arushri decided to soak in her tub. She turned on the Hot water tap to 75% and the Cold water tap to 25% of their capacities and returned 5 minutes before the tub should have been full. She then turned off the Hot tap and fully opened the Cold tap. If both taps have equal capacities,what is the volume of the tub (in litres)?

• A. 600
• B. 800
• C. 1050
• D. Connot be determined

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Connot be determined

Answer 2

Since we do not know the time taken to fill the tank or the capacities of the taps or the desired ratio of hot and cold water distribution, hence it is not possible to determine the volume of the tank.

So, the correct option is (D): Connot be determined.