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Read the given below table carefully and answer the following questions


The data shows volume and height of 4 right circular tanks P, Q, R and S. The given data also depicts time taken to fill or empty the tank by inlet pipe A, B and outlet pipe C.

1. Ratio between time taken by pipe B and that by pipe C is different because pipes were used by the operator in different ways for different tanks.
2. Radius of tank S is 10.5 m.

TankVolumeHeightTime taken by pipe A to fill tank (in hours)Ratio of time taken by pipe B to fill and pipe C to empty the tank
P3880828102: 3
Q--------10123: 2
R539035181: 3
S19250-----------------2: 5

How much volume (approx.) of initially empty tank P was filled in 1 hour, when all 3 pipes were opened simultaneously? (Time taken by pipe C is 30 hours)

Options

A

5235 m3

B

4528 m3

C

3876 m3

D

4865 m3

E

5743 m3

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Correct Answer :

Option B

4528 m3

Solution :

To find the volume of tank P filled in 1 hour when all three pipes are opened simultaneously, we need to determine the rate of work done by each pipe per hour.

Step 1: Calculate the rate of pipe A
From the given table, the time taken by pipe A to fill tank P is 10 hours.
Therefore, the rate at which pipe A fills the tank in 1 hour is:
Rate of A = 1 10

Step 2: Calculate the rate of pipe B
We are given that the time taken by pipe C to empty the tank is 30 hours.
Therefore, the rate of pipe C to empty the tank is:
Rate of C = 1 30
The ratio of the time taken by pipe B to fill tank P to that by pipe C to empty tank P is given as 2:3.
Let the time taken by pipe B be TB hours. We can set up the proportion:
TB 30 = 2 3
Solving for TB:
TB = 2 × 30 3 = 20 hours
Therefore, the rate at which pipe B fills the tank in 1 hour is:
Rate of B = 1 20

Step 3: Calculate the net fraction of the tank filled in 1 hour
When all three pipes are opened together, pipes A and B fill the tank while pipe C empties it. The net rate of filling in 1 hour is:
Net Rate = Rate of A + Rate of B - Rate of C
Substituting the rates:
Net Rate = 1 10 + 1 20 - 1 30
Taking the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10, 20, and 30, which is 60:
Net Rate = 6 + 3 - 2 60 = 7 60

Step 4: Calculate the volume of the tank filled in 1 hour
The total volume of tank P is given as 38,808 m3.
The volume filled in 1 hour is:
Volume Filled = 7 60 × 38808
Performing the calculation:
Volume Filled = 7 × 646.8 = 4527.6 m 3
Rounding to the nearest integer, we get approximately 4528 m3.

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