A, B and C are three pipes connected to a tank. A and B

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A, B and C are three pipes connected to a tank. A and B together fill the tank in 6 h, B and C together fill the tank in 10 h and A and C together fill the tank in 12 h. in how much time A, B and C fill up the tank together?

1. 9 h
2. 5³/₇ h
3. 5²/₇ h
4. 5⁵/₇ h

Correct Option: D

Part filled by ( A + B ) in 1 h = 1/6
Part filled by ( B + C ) in 1 h = 1/10
Part filled by ( A + C ) in 1 h = 1/12
∴ Part filled by 2 ( A + B + C ) in 1 h = 1/6 +1/10 + 1/12 = (10 + 6 + 5)/60 = 21/60 = 7/20
∴ Part filled by ( A + B + C ) in 1 h = 7/(2 x 20) = 7/40
∴ Required time 40/7 = 5⁵/₇ h