Multiple choice

Ratio between efficiency of A, B and R is 6 : 4 : 5. All three starts to work together with same efficiency. But R, destroys his 60% of work in every evening, due to which they have to work 20 more days than estimated time. Find the estimated days by them to complete the work.

  1. 80

  2. 45

  3. 36

  4. 49

  5. 60

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Explanation

Let total work = 1 unit, combined efficiency = 6+4+5=15 units/day. Estimated days = 1/15. With R's 60% evening destruction, net daily work = 15 - 60% of 5 = 12 units. Actual days = 1/12. Given actual = estimated + 20 days: 1/12 - 1/15 = 20. Solving: (5-4)/60 = 20, so 1/60 = 20, giving estimated days = 80. The key is recognizing that 20 extra days come from reduced net efficiency.