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A cistern can be filled by a tap in 6 hours and emptied by an outlet pipe in 7.5 hours. How long will it take to fill the cistern if both the tap and the pipe are opened together?

A24 hours

B25 hours

C27 hours

D30 hours

Answer:

D. 30 hours

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