Quantitative Aptitude :: Pipes & Cistern - Discussion

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Explanation:
Lets assume time required by slower pipe alone to fill the tank = x minutes.
Then, faster pipe will fill it in x/3 minutes.
=> 1/x+3/x = 1/36
=>4/x = 1/36 => x = 144 min.