A, B, and C together can complete a piece of work in days, while A and C together can finish it in 14 days. Find in how many days B alone can complete 66.67% of the same work.
Correct Answer :
84 days
Solution :
To find the number of days B alone takes to complete 66.67% of the work, let us first analyze the work rates of the individuals involved.
First, we are given that A, B, and C together can complete the work in
days.
Let us convert this mixed fraction into an improper fraction:
days.
Therefore, the combined daily work rate of A, B, and C is the reciprocal of the time taken:
of the total work per day.
Next, we are given that A and C together can finish the work in 14 days.
So, the combined daily work rate of A and C is:
of the total work per day.
We can find the individual daily work rate of B by subtracting the combined rate of A and C from the combined rate of A, B, and C:
To subtract these fractions, we find a common denominator for 63 and 14.
Since 63 = 9 × 7 and 14 = 2 × 7, the Least Common Multiple (LCM) is 9 × 2 × 7 = 126.
Now, rewrite the fractions with the common denominator:
Subtract the two values to get B's rate:
This means B alone can complete the entire (100%) work in 126 days.
The question asks for the time B alone takes to complete 66.67% of the same work.
Note that 66.67% is equivalent to the fraction:
Thus, the time required by B to complete 66.67% of the work is:
The correct answer is 84 days.
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