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A can do a job in 30 days and B in 20. They work together for 6 days, then B leaves. A works 6 more days, and then C joins A; they finish in 3 days. How long would C take alone?

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  • A12 days
  • B18 days
  • C15 days
  • D20 days

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6 days both: . A 6 more: . A 3 more: . C did in 3 days: 15 days.
Answer: C) 15 days

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