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Quantitative Aptitude Question on Time Speed and Distance

Two pipes A and B would fill a cistern in 30 and 40 minutes respectively. Both pipes are opened. Determine the time the first pipe can be turned off so that the cistern may be just filled in 20 minutes?

A

After 10 minutes

B

After 15 minutes

C

After 20 minutes

D

After 22 minutes

E

After 25 minutes

Answer

After 15 minutes

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (B): After 15 minutes