Pipes A and B together fill a tank in 6 hours. A alone fills it in 10 hours. How long would B alone take?
Correct answer C. 15 hours
Explanation
Subtract A's rate from the combined rate: B's rate = 1/6 − 1/10 = 2/30 = 1/15 per hour, so B alone takes 15 hours.
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