An outlet pipe can empty 2/3 rd of a cistern in 16 minutes. In 8 minutes, what part of the cistern will be emptied?  Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 1/3 B) 4/3 C) 4/2 D) 4/8 E) 4/1
2/3 ---- 16   ? ----- 8 ==&gt; 1/3   1/3nswer: 1/3
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An outlet pipe can empty 2/3 rd of a cistern in 16 minutes. In 8 minutes, what part of the cistern will be emptied?