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Q · Time and WorkMedium · 45s
Three students A,B and C were working on a project. A is 40% more efficient than B, who is 40% more efficient than (c) A takes 10 days less than B to complete the projects. A starts the project and works for 10 days and then B takes over. B works on the projects for the next 14 days and then stops the work, handing it over to C to complete it. In how many days, would C complete the remaining project?
TopicTime and Work
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option B — 9 days