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A tap can fill a tank in 6 hours. After half the tank is filled, three more similar taps are opened. What is the total time taken to fill the tank completely

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A tap can fill a tank in 6 hours. After half the tank is filled, three more similar taps are opened. What is the total time taken to fill the tank completely
1). 4 hours
2). 4 hours 15 minutes
3). 3 hours 15 minutes
4). 3 hours 45 minutes

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it from previous year ssc papers, option 4 is the right answer

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