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A can finish a work in 24 days, B in 9 days and C in 12 days. B and C start the work but are forced to leave after 3 days. The remaining work was done by A in:

  • A.5 days
  • B.6 days
  • C.10 days
  • D.12 days

Answer: C

LCM of 24, 9, 12 is 72. Total work = 72 units. A's rate=3, B's rate=8, C's rate=6 units/day. B and C work for 3 days, so work done = \((8+6) \times 3 = 14 \times 3 = 42\) units. Remaining work = \(72 - 42 = 30\) units. Time taken by A to finish the remaining work = Remaining work / A's rate = 30 / 3 = 10 days.

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