A cistern has two taps which fill it in 12 min. and 15 min. respectively. There is also a waste pipe in the cistern. When all the pipes are opened the empty cistern is full in 20 min. how long will the waste pipe take to empty a full cistern ?

A cistern has two taps which fill it in 12 min. and 15 min. respective

1.	A cistern has two taps which fill it in 12 min. and 15 min. respectively. There is also a waste pipe in the cistern. When all the pipes are opened the empty cistern is full in 20 min. how long will the waste pipe take to empty a full cistern ?
A.	8 min.
B.	10 min.
C.	12 min.
D.	16 min.
Answer» C. 12 min.

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