A tap can fill a Tank in 12 hours, but due to a leakage it took 18 hours to fill the Tank. If the Ta

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11 Oct 2021 Leak on tank

A tap can fill a Tank in 12 hours, but due to a leakage it took 18 hours to fill the Tank. If the Tank is full, in what time will the Tank become empty due to leakage?

OPtion

1) 48 hrs
2) 40 hrs
3) 28 hrs
4) 32 hrs
5) 42 hrs
6) 72 hrs
7) 34 hrs
8) 36 hrs
9) 30 hrs
10) None of these

Solution

1/12-1/18 = 3-2/36
=>1/36
=>36 hours

Correct Option: 8 Best Solution (2)