If a pipe can fill a tank in 6 hours and another pipe can empty it in 8 hours, how long will it take to fill the tank if both pipes are opened together?

Answer: D. 16 hours
The net rate of filling the tank is 1/6 - 1/8 = 1/24. Therefore, it will take 24 hours to fill the tank.
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