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The rates of working of two taps A and B are in the ratio 2:3. The ratio of the time taken by A and B respectively to fill a given cistern is

We know that number of days taken to work is reciprocal of the rate of the work.


Rates of working of two taps A and B are in the ratio 2:3


Work done by A:


Work done by B:


Ratio of work done is : = 3:2

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