A, B, and C are capable of completing a job in 30, 45, and 90 days,…

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A, B, and C are capable of completing a job in 30, 45, and 90 days, respectively. A works every day, while
B and C join A every fifth day. How long will it take to finish the task?

  1. A.

    25 days

  2. B.

    18 days

  3. C.

    16 days

  4. D.

    12 days

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Correct answer: A

In four ordinary days A completes 4/30 = 2/15 of the job. On every fifth day A, B and C together complete 1/30 + 1/45 + 1/90 = 1/15. Thus each 5-day cycle completes 1/5 of the job, so the task takes 25 days.

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