How long will it take to empty the tank if both the inlet pipe A and t...
I. A’s 1 minute’s filling work = 1/16
II. B’s 1 minute’s filling work =1/8
(A + B)’s 1 minute’s emptying work
= (1/8 – 1/16) =1/16
∴ Tank will be emptied in 16 minutes.
Thus, both I and II are necessary to answer the question.
∴ Correct answer is (d).
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How long will it take to empty the tank if both the inlet pipe A and t...
Understanding the Problem
To determine how long it will take to empty the tank when both pipes are opened, we need to analyze the rates at which the inlet pipe A fills the tank and the outlet pipe B empties it.
Information from Statement I
- Pipe A can fill the tank in 16 minutes.
- This means Pipe A's rate is 1/16 of the tank per minute.
Information from Statement II
- Pipe B can empty the full tank in 8 minutes.
- Thus, Pipe B's rate is 1/8 of the tank per minute (but this is a negative contribution since it's emptying).
Combining the Information
1. Rate of Pipe A: +1/16 (filling)
2. Rate of Pipe B: -1/8 (emptying)
To find the combined rate when both pipes are opened:
- Common denominator for 16 and 8 is 16.
- Convert Pipe B's rate: -1/8 = -2/16.
Now, combine the rates:
Combined rate = (1/16) + (-2/16) = -1/16.
Conclusion
The negative result indicates that the tank is emptying at a rate of 1/16 of the tank per minute.
Time to Empty the Tank
If the tank empties at a rate of 1/16, it will take 16 minutes to completely empty the tank.
Why Both Statements Are Necessary
- Statement I alone tells us how fast the tank fills but doesn't provide any information about the emptying process.
- Statement II alone provides the emptying rate but lacks the filling rate.
Thus, both statements are necessary to calculate the time taken to empty the tank when both pipes A and B operate simultaneously, confirming that the correct answer is option 'D'.