Practice Test Discussion

Q)

A and B can do a piece of work in 72 days . B and C can do it in 120 days. A and C can do it in 90 days. In what time can A alone do it ?

[SSC 2011]


  • Explanation

    According to the question,

    In 1 day

    work completed by (A+B)= 172

    work completed by (B+C)= 1120

    work completed by (A+C)= 190

    2(A+B+C)'s  1day's work =172+1120+190

    ∴ (A+B+C)'s 1 day's work =5+3+4360×12=12360×2=160

    ∴ No. of days in which A alone will complete the work= (A+B+C)'s 1day work - (B+C)'s 1 day work

    =160-1120=2-1120=1120

    ∴ A alone can finish the work in 120 days

    Hence option C is the correct.

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