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Mathematics Question on Pipe and Cistern

Two pipes A and B can fill a cistern in 15 minutes and 30 minutes respectively. Both pipes are opened together, but after 5 minute pipe B is turned off. The cistern will be full in total:

A

10 minutes

B

7.5 minutes

C

15 minutes

D

12.5 minutes

Answer

12.5 minutes

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D):12.5 minutes