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Q · Ratio and ProportionMedium · 45s
Two pipes can fill a tank in the ratio 3:2. If together they fill it in 30 minutes, find the time taken by each pipe to fill the tank alone.
TopicRatio and Proportion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option A — 45 min and 30 min