Arithmetic Aptitude :: Pipes and Cistern
Each of the questions given below consists of a statement and / or a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statement(s) is / are sufficient to answer the given question. Read the both statements and
- Give answer (A) if the data in Statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
- Give answer (B) if the data in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
- Give answer (C) if the data either in Statement I or in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
- Give answer (D) if the data even in both Statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
- Give answer(E) if the data in both Statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
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How much time will the leak take to empty the full cistern?
I.
The cistern is normally filled in 9 hours.
II.
It takes one hour more than the usual time to fill the cistern because of la leak in the bottom.
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How long will it take to empty the tank if both the inlet pipe A and the outlet pipe B are opened simultaneously?
I.
A can fill the tank in 16 minutes.
II.
B can empty the full tank in 8 minutes.