Question:If `3/5` of a cistern is filled in `1` minute, how much more time will be required to fill the rest of it ?
A `30` sec
B `40` sec
C `36` sec
D `24` sec
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+ Answer
B
+ ExplanationRemaining part
`= (1 - 3/5)`
`= 2/5`.
Less part, less time (Direct)
`3/5 : 2/5 :: 60 : x`or
`3/5 x = 2/5 xx 60` or
`x = 40` sec.
`:.`Rest of the cistern will be filled in `40` sec.