A,B and C can do a piece of work in 30 days, 40 days and 50 days, respectively. Beginning with A, if A, B and C do the work alternatively then in how many days will the work be finished?

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Given:

A can do a piece of work = 30 days

B can do a piece of work = 40 days

C can do a piece of work = 50 days

Formula used:

Total work = efficiency × time

Calculation:

Efficiency Person Time Total work
20 A 30 600
15 B 40
12 C 50

According to the question:

⇒ (20 + 15 + 12) = 47 units = 3 days

⇒ 47 × 12 = 564 units = 3 × 12 = 36 days

⇒ (564 + 20 + 15) = 599 units = 38 days

Total work = 600 units = 38 + (1/12) = 38 days.

∴ The correct answer is 38 days.

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