Pipes A and B can fill a cistern in 15 hours together. But ifthese pipes operate separately A takes 40 hours less than Bto fill the tank. In how many hours the pipe A will fill thecistern working alone?

Pipes A and B can fill a cistern in 15 hours together. But ifthese pip

1.	Pipes A and B can fill a cistern in 15 hours together. But ifthese pipes operate separately A takes 40 hours less than Bto fill the tank. In how many hours the pipe A will fill thecistern working alone?
A.	60
B.	20
C.	40
D.	15
Answer» C. 40

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