Discussion
Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 20 and 30 minutes respectively. If both the pipes are used together, then how long will it take to fill the tank?
Answer: A
| Part filled by A in 1 min = | 1 | . |
| 20 |
| Part filled by B in 1 min = | 1 | . |
| 30 |
| Part filled by (A + B) in 1 min = |  |
1 | + | 1 |  |
= | 1 | . |
| 20 | 30 | 12 |
Both pipes can fill the tank in 12 minutes.
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