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  1. Taps A, B and C are attached with a tank and velocity of water coming through them are 42 L/h, 56 L/h and 48 L/h, respectively. A and B are inlets and C is outlet. If all the taps are opened simultaneously, tank is filled in 16 h. What is the capacity of the tank?
    1. 2346 L
    2. 1600 L
    3. 800 L
    4. 960 L
Correct Option: C

Quantity of water admitted by tap A in 1 h = 42 L
Quantity of water admitted by tap B in 1h = 56 L
Quantity of water removed by tap C in 1 h = 48 L
So, quantity of water filled in the tank in 1 h = ( 42 + 56 - 48 ) L = 50 L
∴ Quantity for water filled in 16 h = 16 x 50 = 800 L
Hence, capacity of tank = 800 L



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