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?

  1. A.

    150 days

  2. B.

    80 days

  3. C.

    100 days

  4. D.

    120 days

Answer

D

Explanation

Let the daily work rate of L, M, and N be l,m,l, m, and nn respectively.

l+m=172l + m = \frac{1}{72} m+n=1120m + n = \frac{1}{120} l+n=190l + n = \frac{1}{90}

Adding all three equations: 2(l+m+n)=172+1120+190=5+3+4360=12360=1302(l + m + n) = \frac{1}{72} + \frac{1}{120} + \frac{1}{90} = \frac{5 + 3 + 4}{360} = \frac{12}{360} = \frac{1}{30} l+m+n=160l + m + n = \frac{1}{60}

Subtracting (m+n)(m + n) from (l+m+n)(l + m + n): l=160−1120=1120l = \frac{1}{60} - \frac{1}{120} = \frac{1}{120}

So, L alone can complete the work in 120 days.

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