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.
Correct Answer :
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 .
A, B, and C together can complete the work in days.
First, let's convert this mixed fraction into an improper fraction:
days.
Thus, the combined work rate of A, B, and C (work done per day) is:
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:
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:
Substitute the values we calculated:
To subtract these fractions, find a common denominator, which is 180:
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:
.
Therefore, C alone can complete 60% of the work in 54 days.
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