Discussion
A tap can fill a tank in 6 hours. After half the tank is filled, three more similar taps are opened. What is the total time taken to fill the tank completely?
Answer: B
Time taken by one tap to fill half of the tank = 3 hrs.
| Part filled by the four taps in 1 hour = |  |
4 x | 1 |  |
= | 2 | . |
| 6 | 3 |
| Remaining part = | |
1 - | 1 | |
= | 1 | . |
| 2 | 2 |
 |
2 | : | 1 | :: 1 : x |
| 3 | 2 |
 x = |
|
1 | x 1 x | 3 | |
= | 3 | hours i.e., 45 mins. |
| 2 | 2 | 4 |
So, total time taken = 3 hrs. 45 mins.
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