Pipes & Cisterns Mcqs


Q.  An outlet pipe can empty 2/3 rd of a cistern in 12 minutes. In 8 minutes, what part of the cistern will be emptied?

a. 4/9
b. 2/3
c. 4/7
d. 1/6


ANSWER: See Answer
 
2/3 —- 12

? —– 8 ==> 4/9
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