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A can do a piece of work in 18 days, B in36 days and C in 54 days. A starts the work and is joined by B after 1 day, C joins them after 4 more days. How many more days will be required to complete the work?

A

11

B

9

C

8

D

6

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The correct Answer is:
D
Let A work for x days , B for (x-1) days and C for (x-5) days.
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