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In a water tank there are two outlet. It takes 20 minutes to empty the tank if both the outlets are opened. If the first outlet is opened, the tank is emptied in 30 minutes. What is the time taken to empty the tank by second outlet?

A

30 minutes

B

40 minuttes

C

50 minutes

D

60 minutes

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