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Q · Time and WorkMedium · 45s
Three diggers dug a ditch 324 m deep in six days working simultaneously. During one shift, the third digger digs as many metres more than the second as the second digs more than the first. The third digger’s work in 10 days is equal to the first digger’s work in 14 days. How many metres does the first digger dig shift?
TopicTime and Work
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option B — 18 m