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  1. Three taps A, B, C can fill an overhead tank in 4, 6 and 12 hours respectively. How long would the three taps take to fill the tank if all of them are opened together ?
    1. 2 hrs.
    2. 4 hrs.
    3. 3 hrs.
    4. 5 hrs.
Correct Option: A

On the basis of given details in question ,

Part of the tank filled by all three taps in an hour =
1
+
1
+
1
=
6 + 4 + 2
=
1
4612242

∴ Hence, the tank will be filled in 2 hours.



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