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Q · Time and WorkMedium · 45s
The ratio of efficiency of A to C is 5:3. The ratio of the number of days taken by B to C is 2: 3. A takes 6 days less than C, when A and C completes the work individually B and C started the work and left after 2 days. The number of days taken by A to finish the work is:
TopicTime and Work
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option D