3 pums, working 8 hours a day, can empty a tank in 2 days. How many hours a day must 4 pumps work to empty the tank in 1 day?
A
9
B
10
C
11
D
12
Correct Answer: 12
3 Pumps empty a tank in 2 days = by working 8 hours 3 Pumps empty a tank in 1 days = by working (8*2) hours 1 Pumps empty a tank in 1 days = by working (8*2*3) hoursSo, 4 Pumps empty a tank in 1 days = by working (8*2*3)/4 hours = 12 hours (Ans)