A, B and C can finish a work in 15 days working alternately in the same order. The efficiency of A is the same as that of B, and the efficiency of C is equal to that of A. In how many days will the work be finished if they work alternately in the order C, A and B?

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Option 3 : 15
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Given:

Efficiency of A = Efficiency of B

Efficiency of C = Efficiency of A

Formula used:

Total work = efficiency × time

Calculation:

According to the question:

Efficiency of A = efficiency of B = efficiency of C

A, B and C can finish a work in 15 days working alternately.

⇒ 3 days = (1 + 1 + 1) = 3 units of work

⇒ 3 × 5 = 15 days = 3 × 5 = 15 units of work

Now, C,A and B can do the work alternately then,

⇒ (1 + 1 + 1) = 3 units of work = 3 days

⇒ 3 × 5 = 15 units of work = 3 × 5 = 15 days 

∴ The correct answer is 15 days.

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