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 th of the work ...(1)
(A+B) together can complete th of the work ...(2)
(A+C) together can complete th of the work ...(3)
On adding equations 1, 2 and 3, we get 2(A+B+C)'s 1 day work
⇒ (A+B+C)'s 1 days work
∴ A, B and C together can complete the work in
Hence option B is the correct.
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