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Two pumps which can fill a tank in 16 hours and 20 hours while working alone. Gaurav opened both. The pumps for 10 hours, 12 minutes and realized 413 litres of water was spoiled over the ground due to overflow in the tank. What is the total capacity of the tank?

A

2400 litres

B

2800 litres

C

3000 litres

D

3200 litres

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