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

A16 hrs

B25 hrs.

C40 hrs.

D20 hrs.

Answer:

C. 40 hrs.


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