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A,B,C, can do a work in 8,14,16 days respectively. A does the work for the first 2 days. B continues from it and finishes 2/3rd of the remaining work. C finishes the remaining work. How many days would have taken to complete the work?

Options:

A . 13

B . 11

C . 12

D . 15

Answer: Option A
A COMPLETES 2*(1/8) = 1/4TH OF THE WORK 2/3RD OF THE REMAINING WORK
= (3/4) * (2/3) = 1/2 B COMPLETES 1/2 OF THE WORK IN
(1/2)÷(1/14) = 7 DAYS C COMPLETES 1/4TH OF THE WORK IN
(1/4)÷(1/16) = 4 DAYS THEY TAKE 13 DAYS TO COMPLETE THE WORK

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