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A, B and C can do a piece of work in 72, 48 and 36 days respectively. For first p/2 days, A & B work together and for next ((p+6))/3days all three worked together. Remaining 125/3% of work is completed by D in 10 days. If C & D worked together for p day then, what portion of work will be remained?

Correct Answer: 1/6

Explanation:

Total work is given by L.C.M of 72, 48, 36


Total work = 144 units


Efficieny of A = 144/72 = 2 units/day


Efficieny of B = 144/48 = 3 units/day


Efficieny of C = 144/36 = 4 units/day


 


According to the given data,


2 x p/2 + 3 x p/2 + 2 x (p+6)/3 + 3 x (p+6)/3 + 4 x (p+6)/3 = 144 x (100 - 125/3) x 1/100


3p + 4.5p + 2p + 3p + 4p = 84 x 3 - 54


p = 198/16.5


p = 12 days.


 


Now, efficency of D = (144 x 125/3 x 1/100)/10 = 6 unit/day


(C+D) in p days = (4 + 6) x 12 = 120 unit


Remained part of work = (144-120)/144 = 1/6.


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