Practice Test Discussion

Q)

B and C together can complete a work in 8 days. A and B together can complete the same work in 12 days and A and C together can complete the same work in 16 days. In how many days can A, B and C together complete the same work?

[Andhra Bank (PO), 2009]


  • Explanation

    According to the question,

    In 1 day,

    (B+C) together can complete 18th of the work     ...(1)

    (A+B) together can complete 112th of the work   ...(2)

    (A+C) together can complete 116th of the work   ...(3)

    On adding equations 1, 2 and 3, we get 2(A+B+C)'s 1 day work

    =18+112+116=6+4+348=1348

    ⇒ (A+B+C)'s 1 days work=1348×2=1396

    ∴ A, B and C together can complete the work in 9613or 7513 days

    Hence option B is the correct.

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