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Three pipes A, B and C can fill an empty tank together in 8 hours. After working at it together for 2 hours B is closed and A and C can fill the remaining part in 9 hours. Pipe B can fill the empty tank in :

Updated On: Feb 27, 2025

12 hours
16 hours
20 hours
24 hours

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The Correct Option is D

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The correct option is (D):24 hours

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