hamburger menu
All Coursesall course arrow
adda247
reward-icon
adda247
    arrow
    arrow
    arrow
    A pipe can fill a cistern in 15 minutes and another pipe can fill the same cistern in 60 minutes while a third pipe can empty it in 10 minutes. The fi
    Question



    A pipe can fill a cistern in 15 minutes and another pipe can fill the same cistern in 60 minutes while a third pipe can empty it in 10 minutes. The first two pipes are kept open together for 10 minutes in the beginning and then the third pipe is also opened. Find the time taken to empty the cistern?

    A.

    45 minutes

    B.

    60 minutes

    C.

    50 minutes

    D.

    48 minutes

    E.

    55 minutes

    Correct option is C


    Let total capacity of the tank = 60 unit (LCM of 15, 60, 10)
    Now, efficiency of the first, second and third pipe be 4 unit/minute, 1 unit/minute and 6 units/minute respectively.
    Tank filled in first 10 minutes = (4+1)×10=50 unit
    Now, when all the pipe work together, 1 unit of water will out in every minute from tank.
    So, 50 units of water will be emptied in 50 minute

    Free Tests

    Free
    Must Attempt
    Video Solutions

    RBI Assistant Pre 2026 Full Mock Test -01

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
    • timerIcon60 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt
    Video Solutions

    RBI Asst Prelims 2026 : Reasoning Section Test 01

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon35 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon35 Marks
    • timerIcon20 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt
    Video Solutions

    RBI Office Attendant 2026 Full Mock Test - 01

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon120 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon120 Marks
    • timerIcon90 Mins
    languageIcon English

    Similar Questions

    test-prime-package

    Access ‘IBPS Clerk Prelims’ Mock Tests with

    • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
    • Unlimited Re-Attempts
    • Personalised Report Card
    • 500% Refund on Final Selection
    • Largest Community
    students-icon
    354k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
    Our Plans
    Monthsup-arrow