A and B can do a piece of work in 10 days, B and C in 12 days and A an...
Understanding the Problem
To find out how long A, B, and C can complete the work together, we need to analyze the information given about their combined work rates.
Work Rates of Each Pair
- A and B complete the work in 10 days:
- Work rate = 1/10 work/day
- B and C complete the work in 12 days:
- Work rate = 1/12 work/day
- A and C complete the work in 15 days:
- Work rate = 1/15 work/day
Finding Individual Work Rates
Let the work rates of A, B, and C be represented as A, B, and C respectively. We can set up the following equations based on the pair's work rates:
- A + B = 1/10
- B + C = 1/12
- A + C = 1/15
Now, we can add all three equations:
- (A + B) + (B + C) + (A + C) = 1/10 + 1/12 + 1/15
This simplifies to:
- 2A + 2B + 2C = 1/10 + 1/12 + 1/15
Finding the Common Denominator
The least common multiple of 10, 12, and 15 is 60. Thus, converting each fraction, we have:
- 1/10 = 6/60
- 1/12 = 5/60
- 1/15 = 4/60
So,
- 1/10 + 1/12 + 1/15 = (6 + 5 + 4) / 60 = 15/60 = 1/4
Now we have:
- 2A + 2B + 2C = 1/4
This implies:
- A + B + C = 1/8
Final Calculation
Thus, A, B, and C together can complete the work in:
- Time = 1 / (A + B + C) = 1 / (1/8) = 8 days.
Conclusion
A, B, and C can finish the work together in 8 days.