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A tank can be filled by one pipe in four hours and by a second pipe in six hours; and when it is full, the tank can be drained by a third pipe in three hours. If the tank is empty and all three pipes are open, in how many hours will the tank be filled?

A. 8 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 24 hours

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The correct answer would be
B) 12 hours.

User Ivan Solntsev
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I think its B. In 12 hrs, the tank will be filled with
all 3 pipes open
User Pete Mitchell
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