Time taken by L alone
CMAT 2021 · Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation · Easy · Time and Work
L and M together can complete a piece of work in 72 days, M and N together can complete it in 120 days, and L and N together in 90 days. In what time can L alone complete the work?
- A.
150 days
- B.
80 days
- C.
100 days
- D.
120 days
Answer
D
Explanation
Let the daily work rate of L, M, and N be and respectively.
Adding all three equations:
Subtracting from :
So, L alone can complete the work in 120 days.
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