3. A cistern is filled by Pipe A and Pipe B together in 2.4 hours. Pipe A alone can fill the cistern at the rate of 100 litres per hour. Pipe B alone can fill the cistern in 4 hours. What is the capacity of the cistern? a. 1200 litres b. 600 litres c. 1000 litres d. 500 litres

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3. A cistern is filled by Pipe A and Pipe B together in 2.4 hours. Pipe A alone can fill the cistern at
the rate of 100 litres per hour. Pipe B alone can fill the cistern in 4 hours. What is the capacity of the
cistern?
a. 1200 litres
b. 600 litres
c. 1000 litres
d. 500 litres
Transcribed Image Text:3. A cistern is filled by Pipe A and Pipe B together in 2.4 hours. Pipe A alone can fill the cistern at the rate of 100 litres per hour. Pipe B alone can fill the cistern in 4 hours. What is the capacity of the cistern? a. 1200 litres b. 600 litres c. 1000 litres d. 500 litres
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