November 2020
Problem of the Month

Filling A Cistern
Submitted by Brijesh Dave



Pipe S can fill a cistern in 2 hours by itself and pipe K can fill a cistern in 3 hours.

Pipe Y can empty it in 5 hours.

Suppose that all the pipes are turned on at the same time when the cistern is completely empty.

How long will it take to fill?



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