Correct Answer - Option 4 : 6 hours 45 minutes
Calculation:
According to the question:
A's work in 1 hour = 1/6
B's work in 1 hour = 1/8
(A + B)'s 2 hours work when opened alternately = 1/6 + 1/8
⇒ (4 + 3)/24 = 7/24
(A + B)'s 6 hours work when opened alternately = (7/24) × 3 = 21/24
⇒ 7/8
Now,
Remaining part = 1 – 7/8 = 1/8
It is A's turn and 1/6 part is filled by 1 hour.
1/8 part filled by A = 6 × 1/8 = 3/4 hour
⇒ (3/4 × 60) = 45 minutes
Total time = (6 + 45 minutes) = 6 hours 45 minutes.
∴ Time taken to fiil the tank is 6 hours 45 minutes.