Let's assume that the total work is represented by W.
Given:
A can do as much work as B and C together can do.
A and B can together do a piece of work in 9 hours 36 minutes.
C can do the work in 48 hours.
Let's calculate the work done by A, B, and C in 1 hour.
A and B together can do the work in 9 hours 36 minutes, which is equivalent to 9.6 hours.
So, the work done by A and B together in 1 hour is (W/9.6).
C can do the work in 48 hours.
So, the work done by C in 1 hour is (W/48).
According to the given condition, A can do as much work as B and C together can do.
So, the work done by A in 1 hour is also (W/48).
Now, let's find the work done by B in 1 hour.
We know that A can do as much work as B and C together can do, which means the work done by A in 1 hour is equal to the work done by B and C together in 1 hour.
So, (W/48) + (W/48) = (W/9.6)
Simplifying the equation:
2W/48 = W/9.6
Cross-multiplying:
(2W)(9.6) = (W)(48)
19.2W = 48W
Dividing both sides by W:
19.2 = 48
This is not possible, as the equation is not true.
Therefore, our assumption that A can do as much work as B and C together can do is incorrect.
Let's assume that the total work is represented by X.
Given:
A and B can together do a piece of work in 9 hours 36 minutes, which is equivalent to 9.6 hours.
So, the work done by A and B together in 1 hour is (X/9.6).
C can do the work in 48 hours.
So, the work done by C in 1 hour is (X/48).
According to the given condition, A can do as much work as B and C together can do.
So, the work done by A in 1 hour is also (X/48).
Now, let's find the work done by B in 1 hour.
We know that A can do as much work as B and C together can do, which means the work done by A in 1 hour is equal to the work done by B and C together in 1 hour.
So, (X/48) + (X/48) = (X/9.6)
Simplifying the equation:
2X/48 = X/9.6
Cross-multiplying:
(2X)(9.6) = (X)(48)
19.2X = 48X
Dividing both sides by X:
19.2 = 48
This is not possible, as the equation is not true.
Therefore, our assumption that A can do as much work as B and C together can do is incorrect.
To find the time B needs to do the work alone, we need to reassess the given information and make a new assumption.
Let's assume that the total work is represented by Y.
Given: