Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 6 hours and 9 hours respectively, while a third pipe R can empty the tank in 12 hours. Initially, P and R are open for 4 hours. Then P is closed. The total time taken to fill the tank (in hours) is _____.

Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 6 hours and 9 hours respectively,

1.	Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 6 hours and 9 hours respectively, while a third pipe R can empty the tank in 12 hours. Initially, P and R are open for 4 hours. Then P is closed. The total time taken to fill the tank (in hours) is _____.
A.	13.50
B.	16.50
C.	14.50
D.	15.50
Answer» D. 15.50

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Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 6 hours and 9 hours respectively, while a third pipe R can empty the tank in 12 hours. Initially, P and R are open for 4 hours. Then P is closed. The total time taken to fill the tank (in hours) is _____.

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