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An outlet pipe can empty 2/3 rd of a cistern in 12 minutes. In 8 minutes, what part of the cistern will be emptied?
- A4/9
- B2/3
- C4/7
- D1/6
Correct answer: A
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Solution :
Given;
In 12 minutes 2/3 rd of the cistern can be emptied by the outlet, so in 8 minutes,
=> [(2/3)/12] × 8
=> [2/36] × 8
=> [1/18] × 8
=> [8/18]
=> 4/9
So, the correct option is A). 4/9
Given;
In 12 minutes 2/3 rd of the cistern can be emptied by the outlet, so in 8 minutes,
=> [(2/3)/12] × 8
=> [2/36] × 8
=> [1/18] × 8
=> [8/18]
=> 4/9
So, the correct option is A). 4/9