R, S and T can finish a work in 20, 15 and 10 days, respectively. R works on all days and S and T work on alternate days with T starting the work on the first day. In how many days is the work finished?

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  1. 61/7
  2. 50/7
  3. 52/7
  4. 57/8

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Option 3 : 52/7
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Given:

R, S and T can finish a work in 20, 15 and 10 days, respectively

R works on all days and S and T work on alternate days with T starting the work on the first day.

Formula Used:

Efficiency = Total work/Time taken

Calculation:

Let the total work be 60 units(LCM of 20, 15, and 10).

Efficiency of R = 60/20 = 3 units/day

The efficiency of S = 60/15 = 4 units/day

Efficiency of T = 60/10 = 6 units/day

On the first day, R and T work = 9 units

On the second day, R and S work = 7 units

2 day's work → 16 units

6  day's work → 48 units

7 day's work → 57 units

The remaining work of 3 unit is done by R and S in = 3/7 days

Total Time = 7 + 3/7 = 52/7 days

∴ In 52/7 days the work was finished.

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