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Let's take total work = 36 units
So:
  • A = 6 units/hr
  • B = 3 units/hr
  • C = 2 units/hr
    Rate = 6 + 3 + 2 = 11 units/hr
First 2 hours: A + B + C working
Rate = 6 + 3 + 2 = 11 units/hr
Work done in 2 hours:
2 × 11 = 22 units
Remaining:
36 - 22 = 14 units

Next 1 hour: B + C working
Rate = 3 + 2 = 5 units/hr
Work done:
5 units
Remaining:
14 - 5 = 9 units

Now only C works
Rate = 2 units/hr
Time needed for 9 units:
9/2 = 4.5 hours

Total time:
2 + 1 + 4.5 = 7.5 hours
Started at 1200 hrs
After 7 hours 30 minutes = 1930 hrs

Answer: E

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Working alone, machines A, B, and C can complete a task in 6, 12, and 18 hours respectively. All three machines were started together to complete the task but machine A was switched off after 2 hours and machine B was also switched off after another 1 hour. Machine C completed the remaining task. If the work was started at 1200 hrs, at what time did the work get over?

A. 1630 hrs
B. 1700 hrs
C. 1730 hrs
D. 1830 hrs
E. 1930 hrs

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Working alone, machines A, B, and C can complete a task in 6, 12, and 18 hours respectively. All three machines were started together to complete the task but machine A was switched off after 2 hours and machine B was also switched off after another 1 hour. Machine C completed the remaining task. If the work was started at 1200 hrs, at what time did the work get over?

A. 1630 hrs
B. 1700 hrs
C. 1730 hrs
D. 1830 hrs
E. 1930 hrs
E is the correct answer choice.

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