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A water tank can be filled by a tap in 30 minutes and another tap can fill it in 60 minutes. If both the taps are kept open for 5 minutes and then the first tap is closed, how long will it take for the tank to be full ?

A

20 minutes

B

25 minutes

C

30 minutes

D

45 minutes

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D
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