A tap can fill a tank in 6hours.After half hour the tank filled ,three more similar taps are opened.What is the total time taken to fill the tank completely?
A
3hrs 15min
B
3hrs 45 min
C
4hrs
D
4hrs 15min
Correct Answer: 4hrs
A tap in 6 hours can fill 1 portion A tap in 1 hours can fill 1/6 portion By 1st 1/2 portion is filled by 3 hours The left 1/2 portion is filled by 3 same tap Now, By 1 tap 1/6 portion is filled in 1 hours By. 3 tap 3/6 portion is filled in 1 hours or 1/2 portion is filled in 1 hours So, total required time is = (3 + 1) hours = 4 hours