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A is half as efficient as B who is thrice as efficient as C. In how many days can all of them complete a task if B can complete the task alone in days?

  1. A
    3.13
  2. B
    3.27
  3. C
    3.33
  4. D
    3.36

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let the efficiency of C be .
Then, the efficiency of B = .
The efficiency of A = .

The ratio of efficiencies of .

Given that B alone can complete the task in days:



The combined efficiency of A, B, and C:



Number of days required by all three to complete the task:

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A is half as efficient as B who is thrice as efficient as C. In how many days can all of them complete a task if B can complete the task alone in days?
A
3.13
B
3.27
C
3.33
D
3.36

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