Q:
Two pipes A and B can fill a cistern in 4 minutes and 6 minutes respectively . If these pipes are turned on alternately for 1 minute each how long will it take to the cistern to fill?
Answer
As the pipes are operating alternatively, thus their 2 minutes job is =
In the next 2 minutes the pipes can fill another part of cistern.
Therefore, In 4 minutes the two pipes which are operating alternatively will fill Remaining part =
Pipe A can fill of the cistern in 1 minute
Pipe A can fill of the cistern in = min
Therefore, Total time taken to fill the Cistern
4 + minutes.
View answer
Workspace
Report Error
Discuss