A cistern is normally filled in 8 hrs. but takes 2 hrs. longer to fill because of a leak in its bottom. If the cistern is full, the leak will empty it in?

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Here x = 8 hrs. and y = 8 + 2 = 10 hrs. Now, applying the given rule, we have the Required answer = (8 x 10) /(10 - 8) = 40 hrs.

A cistern is normally filled in 8 hrs. but takes 2 hrs. longer to fill because of a leak in its bottom. If the cistern is full, the leak will empty it in?

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