Question: If a pipe can fill a tank in 8 hours and another pipe can empty it in 12 hours, how long will it take to fill the tank if both pipes are opened together?
Options:
Correct Answer: 6
Solution:
Filling rate = 1/8, emptying rate = 1/12. Combined rate = 1/8 - 1/12 = 1/24. Time to fill = 24 hours.