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A, B and C together can complete a work in 16*4/11  days, while A and B together can complete the same work in 20 days. Find in how many days C alone can do 60% of the same work.

Options

A

63 days

B

108 days

C

45 days

D

48 days

E

54 days

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Correct Answer :

Option E

54 days

54 days

Solution :

Let's break down the problem step-by-step to find the time taken by C to complete 60% of the work.

Step 1: Understand the given work rates
Let the total work be represented by W.
A, B, and C together can complete the work in 16411 days.
First, let's convert this mixed fraction into an improper fraction:
16411=16×11+411=176+411=18011 days.

Thus, the combined work rate of A, B, and C (work done per day) is:
RA+B+C=1180/11=11180 of the work per day.

Similarly, A and B together can complete the same work in 20 days.
So, the combined work rate of A and B is:
RA+B=120 of the work per day.

Step 2: Find the work rate of C alone
The work rate of C can be found by subtracting the combined rate of A and B from the combined rate of all three:
RC=RA+B+C-RA+B

Substitute the values we calculated:
RC=11180-120

To subtract these fractions, find a common denominator, which is 180:
RC=11180-9180=2180=190 of the work per day.

This means C alone can complete the entire work in 90 days.

Step 3: Calculate the time taken by C to complete 60% of the work
Since C takes 90 days to do 100% of the work, the time required to complete 60% of the work is:
Required Time=60%×90 days
Required Time=60100×90=0.6×90=54 days.

Therefore, C alone can complete 60% of the work in 54 days.

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