WBCS.LIVE practice question

X and Y take 16 days to complete a piece of work. Y and Z can complete the same work in 24 days. X, Y and Z together can complete the same work in 12 days. How much time will be taken by X and Z to complete the same work?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 12 days
  2. 10 days
  3. 14 days
  4. 16 days

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 16 days