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Three painters can each paint a school's compound wall alone in 10, 20 and 60 days. How many days will they take if all three work together?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A6
  • B5
  • C7
  • D30

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Combined rate = 1/10 + 1/20 + 1/60 = 6/60 + 3/60 + 1/60 = 10/60 = 1/6, so 6 days.
Answer: A) 6

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