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Q · Time and WorkMedium · 45s
Machine P can print one lakh books in 8 hours, machine Q can print the same number of books in 10 hours while machine R can print them in 12 hours. All the machines start at 9 (a)m. While machine P is closed at 11 am and the remaining two machines complete the work. Approximately at what time will the work be finished?
TopicTime and Work
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option C — 12 noon