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Pipes A and B can fill a tank in 5 and 6 hours respectively. Pipe C can empty it in 12 hours. If all the three pipes are opened together, then the tank will be filled in?

Pipes A and B can fill a tank in 5 and 6 hours respectively. Pipe C can empty it in 12 hours. If all the three pipes are opened together, then the tank will be filled in?

A. 1 13/17 hours
B. 2 8/11 hours
C. 3 9/17 hours
D. 4 1/2 hours
Explanation:
Net part filled in 1 hour = 1/5 + 1/6 – 1/12 = 17/60
The tank will be full in 60/17 hrs, i.e., 3 9/17 hrs.