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Q:
A) 4 | B) 5 |
C) 3 | D) 6 |
Answer: B) 5
Explanation:
Explanation:
Let M, N and O worked together for x days.
From the given data,
M alone worked for 8 days
M,N,O worked for x days
N, O worked for 1 day
But given that
M alone can complete the work in 18 days
N alone can complete the work in 36 days
O alone can complete the work in 54 days
The total work can be the LCM of 18, 6, 54 = 108 units
M's 1 day work = 108/18 = 6 units
N's 1 day work = 108/36 = 3 units
O's 1 day work = 108/54 = 2 units
Now, the equation is
8 x 6 + 11x + 5 x 1 = 108
48 + 11x + 5 = 108
11x = 103 - 48
11x = 55
x = 5 days.
Hence, all M,N and O together worked for 5 days.