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  1. A, B and C can complete a piece of work in 24, 6 and 12 days respectively. Working together, they will complete the same work in
    1. 1
      days
      4
    2. 7
      day
      24
    3. 3
      3
      days
      7
    4. 4 days
Correct Option: C

A’s 1 day’s work =
1
24

B’s 1 day’s work =
1
6

C’s 1 day’s work =
1
12

(A + B + C)’s 1 day’s work =
1
+
1
+
1
24612

(A + B + C)’s 1 day’s work =
1 + 4 + 2
=
7
2424

∴ The work will be completed by them in
24
i.e., 3
3
days
77

Second method to solve this question ,
Here , x = 24 , y = 6 , z = 12
Time taken =
24 × 6 × 12
24 × 6 + 6 × 12 + 24 × 12

Time taken =
1728
144 + 72 + 288

Time taken =
1728
=
24
5047

Time taken = 3
3
days
7



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