A and B together can do a work in 8 days. B and C together can do it in 12 days, and A and C together in 16 days. How long will they take to complete the work together?
Q1. A and B together can do a work in 8 days. B and C together can do it in 12 days, and A and C together in 16 days. How long will they take to complete the work together?
Answer: 6.1 days
Explanation: Let's denote the individual rates of work for A, B, and C as a, b, and c, respectively. Given: a + b = 1/8, b + c = 1/12, and a + c = 1/16.