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  1. The efficiency ratio of A, B, and C are 2:3:4. To finish a job A takes 10 days more than B, if they work together, the work will be completed in how many days?
  2. A.
    6[2/3] days
    B.
    10 days
    C.
    15 days
    D.
    18 days

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Note:
    (i) Efficiency and time are inversely proportional to each other.
    (ii) If 3 efficiencies are given, we have to calculate the time ratio and then reciprocate each efficiency and multiply with the LCM of given efficiencies.
    (iii) Efficiency * total days = total work

    ATQ,

    Efficiency of A: B: C =2: 3: 4
    Calculate the LCM of (2, 3, and 4) = 12
    Now, reciprocate the efficiencies = ½: 1/3: ¼
    Multiply each with 12 and we get time ratio
    Time ratio of A: B: C = 12 *[1/2]: 12*[1/3]: 12*[1/4] = 6: 4: 3

    The difference between A and B's time ratio = 2, but ATQ, it is 10
    i.e., to calculate the days multiply time ratio with 5, then we get 6*5: 4*5: 5*3
    The ratio of days= 30: 20: 15
    Total work = efficiency * days = 30 * 2= 60, or 20*3= 60, or 15*4= 60
    If all three work together
    i.e., (A+B+C)'s one day work = 2+3+4 = 9
    Or, days required = total work/ (A+B+C)'s one day work
    Or, 60/9 = 20/3 = 6[2/3] days
    Hence, 6[2/3] days are required to complete the work.


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