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shaji
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Joined: 25 Apr 2005
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 7:51 pm    Post subject: ERROR IN LATEST QUIZ!!! Reply with quote

Good Quiz!!!. One error noticed.!!!


Pipe A can fill a tank in 12 hours. Pipe B whose diameter is twice that of pipe A is also connected to the tank. If both the pipes are kept open when the tank is empty, how long will it take the tank to overflow?

2 hours 40 minutes

2 hours 12 minutes

2 hours 24 minutes

9 hours 36 minutes

Insufficient data(Correct Answer)


The correct answer should be as marked. Nothing is stated about the velocity of the fluid flow in Pipe B, therefore it’s incorrect to assume the velocity to be the same as in Pipe A.

The GMAT test setters are quite notorious for these types of traps. No assumptions, extraneous or otherwise are allowed.

Having eliminated the impossible, then whatever is left, however improbable, must be the right answer.

Regards;


Shaji.
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vijay_alans
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Joined: 16 Nov 2005
Posts: 1
Location: USA

PostPosted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:16 am    Post subject: Solutions for latest quiz - Nov 15 '05 Reply with quote

Is it possible to post the solutions for each questions so that it helps us in identifying/correcting the wrong answers??

Thanks,
Vijay
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gmat
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Joined: 25 Dec 2004
Posts: 4

PostPosted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Shaji

I agree

Given insufficient data as the last option one has to go by what Mr. Holmes said.

Will make suitable changes to the quiz.

Baskar
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