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A tap can empty a tank in an hour and half and another tap can empty the same tank in half an hour. If both the taps operate simultaneously, then how much time (in minutes) is required to empty the tank?

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17.5

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20

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22.5

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D

25

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Solution

The correct option is C 22.5

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